Chapter 30: Shadowstep
Resentful Spiders, Aurora Sword Dragons, Ghost Pterosaurs... all beasts with attributes over 30! More terrifying than the A-grade trial, with even a few elite beasts mixed in!
They refreshed endlessly, nearly filling the entire space.
"Heh, a Jurassic zoo giveaway?" Orion gripped his trident, his fighting spirit igniting.
The beasts stretched endlessly, like a tide.
Orion knew his previous tactics wouldn't work, as the beasts appeared faster than he could kill them!
Starting from S-grade, each trial phase allowed rest periods.
But no shortcuts were allowed in the trial; it had to be crushed head-on!
"Heh... bring it on!"
Orion roared, raising his trident to block the beasts' frontal assault!
His body stood like a mountain in the center of the trial grounds!
Rip!
Several claws tore into his back, leaving vicious wounds!
"Damn it!"
The S-grade beasts were incredibly strong, instantly shredding the leather armor Orion had bought from the Survivor Platform.
Orion no longer held back, channeling Blood Rage through his arms, swinging his trident in a sweeping arc to slay all surrounding beasts!
But the next mont, a bolt of lightning struck from above, hitting him directly!
"Ahhh!!!"
Orion scread in pain, but it wasn't over. Webs suddenly bound his body, and a triceratops charged at him!
The triceratops was massive, weighing at least 20,000 pounds!
Orion was knocked down by the trendous impact, rolling dozens of tis before stopping.
The triceratops raised its head, roaring in triumph.
Celebrating its successful kill.
However, Orion wasn't defeated. He slowly rose, his eyes blood-red with rage.
"Don't get cocky, I'm not done yet."
He spat blood, staining the ground, the steam rising, forming a powerful aura around him.
"WAAAGH!!!"
The ground beneath Orion cracked, the fierce wind blowing debris away.
He leaped high, swinging his trident with unmatched force at the massive triceratops!
Boom!!!
Orion's trident pierced the triceratops's head, spiderweb cracks spreading from its body, the powerful output killing half the nearby beasts!
"It's not over, co on!"
Orion charged with his trident, his movents wide and powerful, each strike taking down nurous beasts!
In the trial grounds, he was the lone wolf, living for battle, dying for the end.
He only wanted to wield his weapon and annihilate the enemies before him!
Finally, the last beast was sliced into pieces, and Orion collapsed in exhaustion, the once-light trident now unbearably heavy.
He was spent.
S-grade trial, complete!
The beast kill count was updated, boosting Orion's attributes once again, with his strength reaching 60.
"Sister, Father, I've surpassed you..."
Orion completed the S-grade bloodline trial, awakening S-grade bloodline power, making history for the Blackstone Tribe...
Orion felt it was enough; he had reached his limit. Just as he was about to leave, a task appeared on the panel:
[Newbie Quest Final Version: Complete all bloodline trial challenges to receive the Ancient Titan's Legacy.]
Huh... Orion wiped his mouth.
S-grade was already imnsely powerful, enough to lead the Blackstone Tribe to beco the strongest in the Black Forest.
Yes, there was no need to risk further.
Once life is lost, no power is worth it.
But sothing felt missing...
Had he truly given his all?
Would he be content leaving now?
Orion looked up, staring at the Titan's Heart.
He felt the emotion in his heart, clear and pure, anticipating.
As if his choice had awakened it.
Then, Orion saw the next stage:
[Ancient Titan's Heart]
Next Stage Level: SS
Energy Value: 0%
"The path of the strong is never easy."
"Every giant has only one chance to take the bloodline trial. If I don't challenge it, I'll regret it forever!"
Orion was determined to continue the challenge, but he needed to prepare thoroughly first.
He accessed the Survivor Trading Platform, purchasing supplies.
He still had many cores from the Abyss, which he exchanged for various alchemical potions, recovery potions, stamina potions, speed potions, and more.
He even bought so Alpha Potions, known as the otherworldly Viagra.
Anything useful, he bought, for if he died in the trial, the cores would be aningless.
"Oh, trial points can be used," Orion noticed his points had reached the limit, 100,000.
So, he redeed the highest reward, a lottery wheel flashed, and Orion received a skill book.
[Shadowstep (Agility Skill)]
[Fixed Effect: Increases agility by 50%, attack speed by 20% upon use]
[Cooldown: 30 seconds]
[Extra Effect: Each use has a chance to permanently increase agility by 1 point]
Orion's eyes widened, stunned by the skill book.
The extra use could permanently boost agility; the growth potential was terrifying!
Unable to wait, he decided to imdiately test the power of the skill book. Whispering a spell, he gently waved his hand, and a shadow enveloped his entire body, as if blending into the night's agility. Instantly, he felt much lighter, his movents beca swifter than ever before.
While Shadowstep was active, he leaped forcefully, jumping ten ters high!
"What an amazing skill!"
Orion used Shadowstep three tis in succession. On the third use, he felt a strange energy, and his agility increased by 1 point.
Now, Orion's attributes reached new heights.
[Strength: 60]
[Agility: 58]
[Intelligence: 55]
With the Shadowstep skill, Orion was filled with confidence for upcoming challenges.
After a short rest, Orion consud all the beneficial alchemical potions, then looked up at the giant heart suspended in midair.
"Let's begin, SS-grade trial."
Boom!
Distant light illuminated the land, divine radiance falling, the Titan's Heart began to beat.
Darkness enveloped the surroundings, revealing countless scarlet eyes.
"Hey, co on, bring it on!" Orion was full of fighting spirit, his expression manic!
The beast tide surged toward him, endless.
Each injury darkened the space.
Each trident swing brightened it.
Blood Rage!
Shadowstep!
Skills used recklessly, blood spilled on the battlefield.
Every mont, Orion felt alive, yet death was but a step away.
He didn't know how long he fought, the silver trident turned completely crimson.
Orion nearly lost consciousness, attacking on instinct alone.
With the final strike, he collapsed, lying there for a long ti, utterly exhausted.
...
After a long while, Orion finally awoke.
His body ached... muscles strained, extre fatigue compounded by potion side effects.
With sheer will, Orion stood, gazing at the Ancient Titan's Heart.
[Ancient Titan's Heart]
Current Level: SS
Final Stage Level: SSS
Energy Value: 0%
SS-grade wasn't the end; there was still SSS-grade to challenge.
Completing it would grant the Ancient Titan's Legacy and awaken an SSS-grade bloodline, making him the strongest bloodline warrior in history.
However, there was also a chance of dying.
As Orion hesitated, he felt his heart resonate with the Titan's Heart floating above. A surge of vitality brought his body back to its optimal condition, and in that mont, a crazy idea solidified in his mind:
"This heart was once part of ; it is my destiny to reclaim it, no matter what!"
Orion clenched his fist, shouting, "It's ti to begin the final trial!"
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