Talent Awakening: I, the Weakest Awakened, Start with Dragonfire Spell Chapter 173 173-Emergence of the Starry River Map

Howard imbued with the Thunderfla Dragon Wrath skill, wields two starkly different elental forces within him.

Even more formidable is the 500% increase in all his attributes!

But what does this truly entail?

It ans that each of Howard's attacks inflicts damage twenty tis the normal amount - a concept staggering in its potency.

Moreover, this amplification isn't limited to re attack power, HP, or MP.

It extends to speed, fundantally altering the dynamics of combat.

In the blink of an eye, at speeds unfathomable, Howard's figure becos a blur to Caron.

He scarcely perceives movent before feeling the intense heat of flas and the fury of thunderclaps, seemingly blossoming right upon his cheek.

With this terrifying burst of power, Caron is sent flying, crashing heavily onto the ground.

A red imprint of a fist marks his cheek.

"-16272!"

An explosive damage figure of sixteen thousand points, enough to make Caron reel in pain and drop his health by about a tenth.

Witnessing the staggering damage he's inflicted, Howard can't help but feel a sense of astonishnt.

However, such fearso damage cos at a steep price - a rapid depletion of MP values.

Under the dual strain of the Thunder Dragon Domain and Thunderfla Dragon Wrath skills, Howard's MP drains at an alarming rate, akin to a rollercoaster plumting downwards.

In such a critical mont, Howard doesn't waste ti pondering other matters.

He launches into action, relentlessly assaulting Caron with a barrage of attacks, each more fierce than the last.

Howard, learning from his previous mistake of talking too much, remained silent this ti.

He simply swung his fists, charged with two distinct elental powers, relentlessly pounding Caron's head.

Thud -

After an indeterminate number of blows, Caron's head burst open like a shattered balloon.

[Ding-dong! Congratulations Awakened Howard, you have successfully slain Caron Bartel. Experience points reward: 20,000!]

Defeating a top-tier adversary above his own level brought Howard a substantial experience point reward.

The system's notification confirming Caron Bartel's demise eased the tension that had been gripping Howard's heart.

With the system's announcent, it was clear: Caron was irrevocably dead, with no possibility of resurrection.

As the ntal strain eased, Howard could no longer maintain the Draconic State and Soul Fusion. These states were not only draining his MP but also his spirit.

Had it not been for the dire threat to his life, forcing Howard into a state of heightened ntal focus, he would have likely succumbed much earlier.

The golden glow faded away, and Howard returned to his normal state, though his ashen face was testant to the life-and-death battle he had just endured.

Truth be told, despite Howard's seemingly effortless use of several skills to vanquish Caron, the process was fraught with peril.

Throughout the ordeal, a single misstep could have plunged Howard into an irreversible doom.

Without the support of Draconic and Soul Fusion, Howard's current attributes ant that enduring even one attack from Caron would spell certain death.

The previous battle was akin to a high-wire act for Howard.

Even after successfully employing the Soul Fusion skill, Howard's strategic skill deploynt was critical.

He first activated Thunder Dragon Domain, using the summoned lightning dragons to divert Caron's attention.

Then, employing the instantaneous skill, Thunder Dragon Roar, he managed to knock Caron off balance.

Only at that juncture did the Thunderous Dragon Breath beco a viable option, ensuring a hit with its high frequency of attacks and swiftly replenishing Howard's MP.

In essence, every move Howard made was the optimal solution in combat, the only path to victory. Any deviation from this strategy would have resulted in failure.

Fortunately, Howard withstood the pressure and did not panic, flawlessly executing his skills to subdue Caron until death.

Breathing a sigh of relief, Howard waited for his MP to partially recover before brandishing his wand.

He conjured a fireball and hurled it at Caron's corpse, instantly engulfing it in flas.

Once a person dies, their innate power gradually dissipates.

Caron's physical body, devoid of its forr strength, stood no chance against the relentless fire.

It wasn't long before his remains were reduced to ashes.

As the gentle breeze stirred, Howard's gaze was caught by the glimr of a Space Ring, the sole remnant in the aftermath of the battle.

Swiftly picking up the ring, Howard was about to probe its contents when a sharp pain shot through his head, akin to being pricked by needles.

"This must be the Space Ring's protective restriction," he mused. "I'll have to ask Master to break it. Ah, Caron, a man of nobility, his Space Ring is bound to be filled with treasures."

The thought brought a sly smile to Howard's face.

In this dog-eat-dog world, what could be a quicker path to power than seizing the spoils from the fallen?

The riches owned by a powerhouse like Caron were undoubtedly valuable.

Regrettably, in his battle with Caron, Howard had exhausted his most potent skills - the SSS-level and Draconic Magic abilities.

"If the Starry River Map erges soon, I'll have few skills left at my disposal," he pondered.

"I just hope my next adversary is weaker. Otherwise, failing to secure the Starry River Map would be embarrassingly disappointing, especially after Master's unwavering confidence in ."

With a resigned shake of his head, Howard acknowledged the necessity of his actions.

Using those ultimate skills was a matter of survival. Compared to the threat of death, the importance of the Starry River Map seed lesser.

Nonetheless, Howard remained confident in his chances, especially with the aid of Rick and other strong allies.

These were powerhouses above level 90, capable of manipulating circumstances to his advantage.

With such top-tier forces backing him, securing the Starry River Map should be considerably easier.

Such was the advantage of having formidable allies.

Gathering his thoughts, Howard stored Caron's Space Ring in his own and swiftly retraced his steps, his mind already strategizing his next moves in this treacherous ga of power.

Fortunately, the formidable aura unleashed by Howard's skills while in the state of Soul Fusion had a daunting effect on the nearby skeletal monsters.

Even the slumbering bosses were stirred, binding the creatures in the vicinity and posing no threat to Howard.

Before long, the cautious Howard found himself back in the territory of the skeletal monsters below level 70.

Facing these lesser adversaries, Howard finally felt a sense of relief, confident in his ability to confront them.

However, at that mont, the nearby mountains began to tremble violently.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

It was as if an earthquake had erupted. The thunderous roar that ensued caused the entire mountain range to quiver.

Even Howard, with his robust physique, swayed unsteadily, unable to maintain his balance.

"What's happening?" he wondered, concern etching his features. "Could it be that a top-tier BOSS is awakening?"

Howard knew that the Dark Mausoleum harbored so extrely powerful bosses, and this thought sent a wave of apprehension through him.

Most of his skills were currently cooling down, and even the Soul Fusion ability couldn't be deployed again so soon.

Without the capacity to unleash his full power, Howard felt uneasy at the prospect of encountering a top-tier BOSS at such a ti.

As Howard furrowed his brows in worry, the moon in the sky began to shine even more brightly.

The next mont, moonlight poured down like liquid, casting a luminous sheen directly upon the mountains.

Boom!

The mountain range exploded suddenly, followed by the gentle sound of flowing water.

Amidst the illumination of the moonlight, a scroll slowly rose and hovered in the air.

"This... could this possibly be the Starry River Map?!"

In that mont, as stars twinkled and adorned the scroll, Howard and all the nearby awakened widened their eyes in realization.

The Starry River Map had erged!

Instantly, countless awakened let out roars of excitent.

Many of the awakened, especially those above level 70 or possessing the ability to fly, sprang into action, rapidly moving towards the Starry River Map floating in the sky.

However, before they could get close, the silvery-white moonlight falling from above sliced through the air like blades, striking all the awakened who attempted to approach the map.

A series of crisp sounds echoed, followed by spurts of blood.

The group of awakened scread in agony as they were violently repelled backward.

This scene caused a collective gasp among the onlookers.

They imdiately realized that the Starry River Map was currently under the influence of so mysterious power.

To obtain the Starry River Map, one would have to break through this enigmatic force.

anwhile, back in the dilapidated palace where Howard had previously been, Glutton, Ice Ghost, and Old Smokey abruptly stood up, their gazes fixed on the sky, eyes filled with hesitation and doubt.

"It's impossible. The Starry River Map was supposed to erge the night after tomorrow. How could it appear ahead of schedule?"

"Hiss... It seems like so special force has triggered the Starry River Map!"

"Sothing's off. To possess power on par with that contained within the Starry River Map, how could it be within the Dark Mausoleum? Unless... has an awakened nearby used a skill beyond the SS-level?"