0p0 Chapter 478: Each level is more difficult than the last, with increased damage.
Chapter 478: Each level is more difficult than the last, with increased damage.
Chapter 478: Each level is more difficult than the last, with increased damage.
"Judging from the power of its self-destruction just now, even an experienced level 80 warrior could be killed instantly by the explosion if he did not activate his ultimate defense in time."
"As for the other level 80 professionals, they probably wouldn't even have a chance to react before they were blown to pieces."
"A boss that can self-destruct—this is the first time I've ever seen one in person."
Jiang Chen carefully recalled what had just happened.
Generally speaking, bosses of this level will choose to run away when they are in dire straits, as they have a strong survival instinct.
But that boss just now so decisively chose to self-destruct.
This is indeed an extremely rare behavior.
Moreover, because it died by self-destruction, it did not generate any experience points or drop any items.
Such a loss would be a net loss for any team that wants to challenge it.
For this very reason, few people come to challenge the Burial Thunder Canyon.
After the undead army had fully recovered, Jiang Chen resumed his journey.
The passage is ten thousand meters long. Jiang Chen has gradually figured out the patterns in the canyon and will let the team rest every two thousand meters.
At this pace, Jiang Chen led his team forward swiftly and steadily, like a giant dragon weaving through the darkness.
Just ten minutes later, Jiang Chen arrived at the second fork in the road.
This time, he faced four different paths to choose from.
However, having obtained the information from Antares, Jiang Chen chose the second path without hesitation.
As soon as they stepped into the passage, a dazzling bolt of lightning exploded once again.
Compared to the previous lightning bolts, this one did not look much different, but its power was significantly increased.
Compared to when I first entered the valley, the power of this lightning has increased by about 30%.
However, for Jiang Chen, such an improvement was not enough to pose a significant threat to him.
He looked up at the sky and saw two bright stars shining brightly.
"The number of stars has increased, and their light has become brighter." "Could it be that their level has also increased?"
Jiang Chen made his own guesses as he continued forward.
He had walked less than a kilometer when he witnessed the two stars falling from the sky.
The starlight exploded upon landing, revealing two majestic lightning beasts.
Although this change was unexpected, Jiang Chen had already made preparations to deal with it.
Faced with the two lightning beasts that pounced like lightning, Jiang Chen remained calm. He quickly summoned the undead legion and unleashed the Curse of Aging and the Poisonous Starburst.
At the same time, a highly poisonous lich had already appeared beside him.
After making all these preparations, he calmly used the detection technique.
"Thunder Beast (Boss-level Monster)" "Level: 81"
Strength: 400000
Agility: 500000
"Spirit: 300000"
Constitution: 550000
Skills: Lightning Absorption (Passive), Lightning Strike
"Characteristics: Immune to lightning, can absorb lightning to enhance itself, increased vitality, increased strength, and increased speed."
Compared to the previous Thunder Beasts, this time their level has increased by one, and their number has also increased by one.
Although their attributes have been improved, their skills and characteristics have not changed.
For ordinary professionals, facing one BOSS and two BOSSes are completely different challenges, and they can easily become overwhelmed in the battle.
But for Jiang Chen, such changes did not have much impact.
Under the siege of the undead legion, he quickly defeated the two level 81 normal-grade bosses one by one.
Before they died, they attempted to self-destruct, but Jiang Chen had already seen through their intentions.
He attempted to use Soul Burn and Bone Prison to interrupt their self-destruction, protecting himself and his team.
The result was disappointing once again.
The two bosses self-destructed almost simultaneously, and the force of the explosion was far more intense than ever before.
Countless skeletons were reduced to fragments under the onslaught of lightning, suffering relentless lashing from the lightning in mid-air.
Fortunately, the Lich General was prepared and quickly cast a healing spell, which barely stabilized the situation.
Jiang Chen's expression grew increasingly solemn as the BOSS self-destructed.
He could clearly feel that the power of the self-destruction was increasing with each explosion, and the damage to the skeletons was also multiplying.
If this continues, even those tough skeletons will likely find it difficult to withstand.
What worries him even more is that his full-connection talent might also become ineffective under this power.
Keep in mind that this is only the second fork in the road.
There are seven more treacherous forks in the road ahead, and their power will only be more terrifying.
Even with the immortality aura of the Undying Lich protecting them, there will always be a certain time difference because the BOSS's self-destruction does not occur simultaneously.
This brief time difference was enough for many skeletons to suffer continuous heavy blows.
This also greatly reduces the effectiveness of the immortality aura, making it difficult for it to play its due role.
Jiang Chen looked up at the sky, where the two stars still shone brightly. He knew that the challenges ahead would be even greater.
He must find a solution as soon as possible, otherwise he and his undead army will face a huge crisis.
While pondering, Jiang Chen did not stop. He quickly arrived at the third fork in the road.
This time, six passages appeared before him, each filled with unknowns and dangers.
If Antares hadn't given him the right guidance, he probably would have lost his way in those six passages.
If he makes the wrong choice, he will be unable to reach his final destination—the mysterious crystal.
"This time, we'll choose option four."
Jiang Chen made a decision in his heart and decisively stepped into the fourth passage.
Lightning raged once again, a common occurrence in the Burial Thunder Canyon.
Jiang Chen had grown accustomed to the frequent explosions, and his undead army had become more resilient with each baptism of lightning.
However, this time, he felt an unusual power.
The skeletal armor shattered in the lightning, and the remaining lightning surged toward him like a barrage of arrows.
A faint numbing sensation spread throughout his body, and Jiang Chen knew that this was just the beginning.
He must find a solution as soon as possible, otherwise he and his undead army will be destroyed in this baptism of lightning.
Taking two more steps forward, Jiang Chen tested the lightning with his own body, feeling the power of the lightning within the passage.
His expression instantly turned extremely solemn, as if shrouded in gloom.
"The power has increased by 60%." He muttered to himself, his voice revealing deep worry.
"From 10% the first time, to 30% the second time, and then to 60% the third time." "Each increase was 10% higher than the previous one."
"Following this pattern, the power of the fourth lightning strike will reach 100%, directly doubling."
"By the fifth time, the increase will be 150%, and by the ninth time, it will be an astonishing 450%."
"This means that the power of lightning will increase by a full 5.5 times. Such power would probably require at least an 88-level professional to barely withstand."
Jiang Chen's expression grew increasingly grim. He looked up at the sky, his eyes filled with doubt and unease.
Three stars hung high in the sky, twinkling with dazzling light.
Just as he had predicted, the number of Thunder Beasts here had increased to three.
A sense of powerlessness welled up inside him.
Antares had warned him that professionals entering Thunderburst Canyon should ideally not exceed level 80. However, this restriction now seems somewhat contradictory.
Even a level 79 Earth Knight would likely struggle to withstand the 5.5x amplification of the lightning.
Moreover, powerful bosses await them.
Jiang Chen couldn't help but take a deep breath; the dangers of the Burial Thunder Canyon far exceeded his imagination.
This place seemed like a death trap, leaving no chance of survival whatsoever.
However, he had no intention of backing down.
He knew he had to find a way to survive in this desperate situation.
He looked up at the three stars, his eyes shining with determination.
No matter how many difficulties and challenges lie ahead, he will forge ahead until he achieves the purpose of his visit.