EBE Chapter 253 Killing Morgus
Chapter 253 Killing Morgus
Time seemed to freeze for a moment before Morgus's gaping maw, wide open in astonishment and restraint.
That throat, exposed to the air, was like a deadly trap, exuding an aura of blood and abyss, yet so fragile as to be easily broken.
Lin Tian was waiting for this fleeting, perfect opportunity.
His cold eyes held no hesitation, only a chilling killing intent born of absolute focus.
The power that had been surging within him burst forth like a flood breaking through a dam!
On the Ring of Annihilation, the rune symbolizing destruction suddenly lit up, emitting a dark light that devoured all life!
Special effect [Annihilation Strike] - Triggered! If the target's health is significantly higher than 60%, the damage of the first skill is increased by a staggering 300%!
This is a deadly move prepared for a fully-powered enemy!
At the same time, the [Star-Devouring Staff] in his hand seemed to come alive. The nebula light band flowing on the staff spun at an unprecedented speed, and the deep black core was like a miniature black hole, frantically drawing out the vast star power and mana in Lin Tian's body!
The tip of the staff no longer shone with starlight, but instead condensed into a beam of light only as thick as a finger, yet it distorted the surrounding space and turned a deep azure blue!
Within this beam of light, the cycle of the birth and annihilation of stars seemed to be contained, emanating a pure aura of destruction that could freeze even the soul!
This is a stellar ray, but it is a stellar ray that far surpasses the ordinary ones!
It is the ultimate penetrating strike that combines Lin Tian's million-fold intelligence, the blessing of annihilation, the power of stars, and the energy of star devouring!
"laugh--!"
There was no deafening explosion, only a faint, sharp sound, as if space itself was being torn apart!
That deep blue beam of light burst forth instantly at a terrifying speed that surpassed thought and the speed of light, piercing with perfect accuracy and without any deviation into the depths of Morgus's wide-open, unprotected maw!
It pierced through the soft inner wall of the mouth, tore through the tough muscles of the throat, and ignored any physical obstacles. Like an invisible blade formed from the very rules of destruction, it rammed straight into Morgus's brain, the core of his consciousness and life, protected by his thick skull!
"Uh... gulp..."
Morgus's deafening roar abruptly ceased, as if an invisible hand had gripped his throat, leaving only a meaningless, gurgling sound mixed with the popping of bubbles emanating from his throat.
Its small eyes, which were originally full of cruelty and bloodlust, suddenly dilated and became unfocused. All its brilliance faded quickly, like a candle flame extinguished by a gale, replaced by an incomprehensible and unbearable extreme pain and bewilderment.
Its massive, mountain-like body, no longer under its own control, began to convulse violently and erratically!
Its limbs scratched the ground frantically, leaving deep marks; its terrifying tail lashed wildly, whipping the surrounding rock walls and sending shards of rock flying.
But all of this is just the last, meaningless struggle of the nerve endings.
The 300% damage bonus from [Annihilation Strike], combined with Lin Tian's terrifying base intelligence of over a million, the spell penetration and extreme single-target damage of [Star Ray] itself, and the additional infusion of Star Power and Star Devouring Energy...
All the destructive power erupts unreservedly and completely within its most vulnerable brain!
The extreme heat instantly vaporized the brain tissue, and the destructive energy shockwave swept through its cranial cavity like a storm, destroying all its vitality!
After a brief, chilling spasm, Morgus's struggling strength receded like the tide.
"Boom—!!!"
The massive body, having lost all support, crashed to the ground with unparalleled weight, like a mountain collapsing and a jade pillar toppling!
The earth trembled violently, and the resulting dust cloud rose into the sky like a mushroom cloud, burying most of its corpse.
The smoke and dust slowly dissipated, revealing Morgus's collapsed, massive body.
Its dark purple scales completely lost their metallic luster, turning gray and lifeless.
Only the gaping maw continued to emit wisps of smoke carrying the smell of burnt meat, proving where the fatal attack had come from and how it had completely shattered the abyssal beast's defenses and life force from within.
[System Notification: Successfully defeated the level 70 Abyss Lord, the Rifttooth Lizard Morgus. Gained experience points... gained upgrade points... gained Dominator's Power...]
The massive amount of experience points caused Lin Tian's level 50 maximum experience barrier to tremble slightly. Although he failed to level up, his accumulated experience became increasingly substantial.
Lin Tian remained expressionless as he slowly descended.
He walked to Morgus's body, ignoring the lingering warmth and stench of burning flesh, and began to collect the remains with practiced ease.
First, deep within the skull, there is a fist-sized, dark purple crystal core radiating pure and violent abyssal energy—the Lord's Crystal Core of the Rifttooth Lizard. This is the core of Morgus's power, and it is priceless whether used for forging, enchanting, or certain special rituals.
Next, his gaze swept over the hard scales, and he finally selected a few of the thickest and best-preserved "Undying Scales" from key areas such as the neck and back.
He had personally verified the defensive capabilities of these scales; they were top-tier physical defense materials.
After quickly completing the harvest, Lin Tian pocketed the spoils, as if he had only done something insignificant.
However, the shock of this brief but intense battle, especially the fact that Morgus was killed in such a precise, efficient, and almost overwhelming manner, goes far beyond that.
On the edge of the battlefield, in a corner cleverly concealed by shadows and lingering illusionary power, a bewitching figure almost completely extinguished her aura.
It was Suppers who had been severely injured by Lin Tian earlier, barely suppressing his injuries, attempting to observe the battle situation, and even hoping that Morgus could severely injure or kill Lin Tian.
She witnessed firsthand how Lin Tian and Celia cooperated, how they skillfully used gravity and restraint to create that fatal moment, and she also saw the absolute destructive power that the azure beam of light displayed when it pierced through Morgus's head, a power that made her tremble with fear!
"No...impossible..." Superses screamed inwardly, the color draining from her alluring face, leaving only boundless horror and fear.
She knew Morgus's strength very well; his pure defense and power were even superior to hers. How could he... how could he die like that?
To be killed in a single encounter—no, not even a single encounter—by the opponent creating an opportunity and delivering a fatal blow!
Her last shred of hope, her fantasy of either both sides suffering heavy losses or Lin Tian being seriously injured, was completely shattered at this moment!
Instead, they were met with a bone-chilling cold, as if doused with ice water. This Lin Tian was simply not someone their level could contend with!
His strength, his combat wisdom, and his grasp of timing were terrifying to the point of despair!
Escape! We must escape immediately! Tell His Majesty Kael'thas everything that happened here!
Without the slightest hesitation, Superses endured the excruciating pain from his injuries, his figure transforming into an almost imperceptible wisp of dark black smoke. Like a startled rabbit, he frantically fled along the path he had come from, heading towards the depths of the Withered Canyon and the direction of Dark Erosion City!
She didn't dare to reveal even the slightest hint of her presence, for fear of attracting the attention of that wicked star.
Lin Tian seemed to sense something, glancing indifferently in the direction where Superses had disappeared, but did not give chase.
A stray dog is nothing to worry about.
It's good to send her back to report; it'll let Kael'thas know that Lin Tian has arrived.
Of Kael'thas's two great generals, one died and the other fled; Morgus was killed in action, contributing a great deal of spoils.
Superses was completely stunned, lost all will to fight, and fled back to Darke City in a panic, which will surely arouse Kael'thas's wrath and heighten his vigilance.
With his absolute strength and precise tactics, Lin Tian successfully broke through the first major checkpoint set up by Kael'thas in the Wither Canyon, which was guarded by two generals.
A major obstacle has been temporarily cleared from the road to Dark Eclipse City.
Inside Dark City, what awaits Lin Tian is the Abyss army, which is on high alert, as well as Kael'thas himself, the Abyss nobleman who will inevitably be enraged by the thwarted plan and the fall of his general.
The darkness ahead grew ever deeper.
But Lin Tian's steps did not falter in the slightest.