RBCT Chapter 9: The so-called "free agent" is one who leaves the opponent with nowhere to run.
Chapter 9: The so-called "free agent" is one who leaves the opponent with nowhere to run.
In an instant, the Thousand Manifestations Umbrella transformed into a spear.
He charged into the monster horde like a ghost, his spear swirling as if harvesting wheat.
Sweep! Thrust! Launch!
Each blow landed precisely on the soft flesh of the porcupine's belly.
Less than ten seconds.
The porcupines that had just been keeping Li Hao's team busy were now all lying on the ground, turning into Su Ming's experience points.
The entire room fell silent.
The female pastor stared blankly at Su Ming, who was standing in front of her, her eyes filled with admiration.
Just a moment ago, Su Ming's back view was absolutely stunning.
Su Ming put away the Thousand Chance Umbrella, turned to look at the dumbfounded Li Hao, and shrugged:
"You call that breaking down defenses? You're too easily satisfied."
Li Hao's face flushed red, and he felt as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a fly.
He wanted to refute it, but the facts were undeniable. Su Ming's combo just now was fluid and incredibly powerful; it couldn't have been achieved with just any item.
"This...this is impossible...how can a free-roaming character have so many high-level skills? And what's with the weapon in his hand?"
Li Hao muttered to himself, his worldview beginning to crumble.
Su Ming ignored his shock, instead taking out a bottle of sea salt mint water from his spatial ring and gulping it down.
"I'm off to fight the boss. If you're afraid of dying, you can rest here for a while. Oh, and don't wander off. If you run into another monster, I might not be in the mood to save you a second time."
After saying that, Su Ming walked into the depths of the forest without looking back.
Li Hao watched Su Ming's retreating figure, his eyes brimming with jealousy and resentment.
"Captain, what do we do?" a teammate asked.
Li Hao gritted his teeth:
"Follow him! I refuse to believe he can solo the boss! Those were just mobs, the boss is a Shadow Poison Spider! He has no resistance, he'll definitely die! I want to see him die with my own eyes!"
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The deepest part of the dungeon is the Boss's lair.
When Li Hao and his team arrived, panting, they witnessed a scene they would never forget.
The Shadow Spider, as huge as a truck and feared by countless novice teams, was now letting out a mournful scream.
But it wasn't chasing Su Ming; it was... running away.
That's right, this hell-level boss monster is being chased and beaten by Su Ming.
"Don't run away, little spider! I haven't finished testing yet!"
Su Ming's voice echoed in the nest.
The Myriad Manifestations Umbrella in his hand kept changing shape.
One moment it's a heavy sword, the next it's a blazing slash that shatters the poisonous spider's carapace.
One moment he's wielding two daggers, his movements as swift as lightning, leaping onto the back of the poisonous spider and unleashing a barrage of attacks.
Then came the staff, and one after another, large fireballs were smeared onto the spider's face as if they were free.
Li Hao's team hid behind the rocks, watching with trepidation.
"Is this some kind of casual player?"
The mage teammate's voice was trembling. Why was his casting speed so fast?
And is his mana unlimited?
How could you unleash so many skills without even taking a breath?
Li Hao stared intently at Su Ming, his nails digging into his flesh.
He didn't want to admit it, but the fighting prowess Su Ming displayed had completely exceeded his comprehension.
That wasn't a professional advantage; it was a pure crushing defeat based on attributes and skills.
Just then, the Shadow Spider seemed to be driven to desperation.
hiss--!
It suddenly stopped, its abdomen bulging violently, clearly about to unleash its ultimate attack—a highly toxic mist.
"Watch out! That's a full-screen poison attack!"
Li Hao instinctively shouted out, wanting to warn him, but then shut his mouth again, secretly hoping that Su Ming would be poisoned to death.
Su Ming stopped and looked at the Boss who was about to spew poison, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"Finally zoomed in? That's what we've been waiting for."
Instead of dodging, he stood still, and the Myriad Manifestations Umbrella in his hand instantly opened up, transforming into a giant shield.
Can we stop it? That's poison gas!
Li Hao thought to himself.
The next second, a pure white and holy light suddenly shone from Su Ming's body.
Fusion Skill - Holy Light Protection!
This is a skill that Su Ming created by fusing "Primary Healing" and "Purification Technique," specifically designed to counter negative status effects.
The poisonous mist erupted, instantly enveloping the entire nest.
Li Hao and the others quickly retreated to the entrance, afraid of getting even a little bit contaminated.
However, at the heart of the poisonous fog, the holy light still stood tall, like a lighthouse in the darkness.
Su Ming stood in the holy light, completely unharmed, and was even fixing his hair.
"This gas is a bit pungent, but thankfully I have a purifier," Su Ming said calmly.
Then, his eyes turned cold:
"You've had your fun, time to send you on your way."
The Thousand Chance Umbrella instantly closed up, transforming back into a magic staff.
Su Ming raised his staff high, and a massive amount of spiritual power gathered around it.
Full power output – Light Burst!
This is not an ordinary lighting technique, but a powerful light judgment amplified by the Thousand Manifestations Umbrella.
hum!
A white light, brighter than the sun, exploded in the nest.
For the Shadow Spider, which lives in darkness year-round, this was a devastating blow.
Its compound eyes burst instantly under the bright light, letting out a final scream.
Immediately afterwards, Su Ming followed up with a "Wildfire" move, igniting the fire elements in the air.
Rumble!
After a series of intense explosions, the once invincible Shadow Spider collapsed to the ground, transforming into a sky full of starlight.
[System Notification: Boss Shadow Spider defeated. Dark Forest (Hell difficulty) dungeon cleared.]
Su Ming put away the Thousand Chance Umbrella, turned to look at Li Hao and the others hiding behind the rocks, and waved with a smile:
"Looks like you're late, there's no room for you in the Boss's show. But it's alright, you should feel honored to have witnessed my performance."
Li Hao was completely limp on the ground at this point.
His proud A-rank profession and his proud family background seemed so laughable in the face of that crushing battle.
He originally wanted to see Su Ming make a fool of himself, but ended up becoming the backdrop for Su Ming's ascension to godhood.
Su Ming walked to the spot where the Boss's corpse had disappeared, where several pieces of equipment and a skill book lay quietly.
He casually picked up the skill book and glanced at it.
Shadow Step.
nice one.
Su Ming's eyes lit up. This was an intermediate-level divine skill for assassins, capable of both invisibility and displacement.
In front of Li Hao and the others, he slapped the skill book directly onto his forehead.
However, the expected academic brilliance did not materialize.
[System Notification: Class Incompatibility. Casual players cannot learn intermediate skills.]
Seeing this scene from afar, Li Hao's previously lifeless eyes suddenly lit up with a glimmer of light.
"Hahaha! Su Ming! You've finally met your match!" Li Hao struggled to his feet, laughing maniacally, "So what if you're strong?"
"You're a free spirit! You can't learn advanced skills! This 'Shadow Step' manual is just a piece of paper in your hands! This is your limit!"
His teammates also regained some confidence.
Yes, solo players can overwhelm opponents with their numerous small skills in the early game, but without advanced skills in the later game, they will definitely be eliminated.
Su Ming looked at the skill book in his hand that rejected him, then glanced at Li Hao jumping around like a clown in the distance, and sighed helplessly.
Some people just won't shed a tear until they see the coffin.
Su Ming asked in his mind, "System, does the Thousand Chance Umbrella's function still work?"
[System prompt: Of course. Please input rare dark-attribute materials to perform a law simulation and force learning.]
A slight smile appeared on Su Ming's lips.
"Don't rush, I'll let you experience my new skill in a moment."