The moment the system prompt faded, Lin Che accepted without a shred of hesitation!
"Accept!"
Whether it was Lü Bu or Liu Bei, any legacy that could destroy the madman on the verge of self-destruction was a good one!
[Ding! Hidden Legacy Quest: 'Lü Bu, the Embodiment of Annihilation and End' accepted!]
[Objective: Within three breaths, annihilate the target 'Xuan Tiangang' using absolute destructive power. Devour his origin energy as the sacrificial offering to unlock the legacy.]
[Reward: Successfully unlock the complete legacy of the Eleventh Slaughter God, 'Lü Bu', and obtain his exclusive skills. Penalty for Failure: Sustain severe injuries from the backlash of Xuan Tiangang's self-destruction, nearing death.]
"Three breaths? More than enough!" A fierce light blazed in Lin Che's eyes.
At that exact moment, a drastic change occurred!
A terrifying pressure, far more violent, domineering, and saturated with pure destruction than anything Xuan Tianguard had emitted, erupted violently from within Lin Che's body! This power felt ancient, as if it had crossed the river of time from some primordial battlefield littered with corpses and oceans of blood!
"Boom—!"
The sky darkened abruptly, not from clouds, but stained a deep, ominous crimson by an overwhelming killing intent! A massive, towering, and somewhat blurry phantom materialized behind Lin Che!
Though its features were indistinct, the phantom was adorned with a triple-pointed purple-gold crown, a vibrant red brocade robe, intricate beast-faced armor, and a belt engraved with lions and barbarians! In its grasp was the faint outline of a Fangtian Halberd. Its mere presence exuded an oppressive aura that seemed to declare, "Slay the gods if they block the path, cut down the buddhas if they stand in the way!"
The Eleventh Slaughter God — Lü Bu's remnant soul had descended!
Xuan Tiangang, who had been frenziedly burning his origin source to initiate self-destruction, was struck by this sudden, overwhelmingly superior aura. His movements froze. A flicker of primal fear appeared in his blood-red eyes! The evil demonic energy within him writhed chaotically, as if recoiling from a natural predator.
"Im... possible... What is this...?"Xuan Tiangang's hoarse voice was thick with disbelief.
Lin Che, intuitively understanding the will conveyed by the phantom behind him—a will that looked down upon the entire world and scorned all other heroes—let out a resonant laugh. His voice seemed to merge with the phantom's indomitable spirit:
"Old fool! To die by the hand of the Marquis of Wen's legacy is an honor you don't deserve, earned over ten lifetimes!"
"System! Display the skills! Time to end this!"
[Ding! Loading core legacy skills of 'Lü Bu'...]
[Skill One: Peerless Under Heaven (Passive Aura)]
Attribute: When active, drastically increases the host's strength, speed, and explosive power. Effect: When facing multiple enemies, attack and defense power scale with the number of foes (capped at 300%). In a one-on-one duel, damage to a single target increases by 100%, and ignores 20% of their physical/magical defense. Special Effect: Projects intense intimidation, potentially causing weaker enemies to falter before engaging.
[Skill Two: Moment of Unparalleled Power (Active Burst)]
Attribute: Channels all strength, speed, and mental energy into the next attack, unleashing damage far exceeding the current realm's normal limits. Effect: Next attack's damage increases by 500%,附加 "Armor Penetration", "Sunder", and "Annihilation" effects. Very high probability of triggering "Instant Kill". Cooldown: Extended. Host enters a brief state of weakness post-use.
[Skill Three: Frenzy of Gods and Demons - Extreme (Area Ultimate)]
Attribute: Wields the weapon (or utilizes fists/feet) to create a destructive vortex, unleashing a barrage of relentless strikes on all enemies within the area. Effect: Attack speed increases by 1000% for the duration. Each strike carries area-of-effect splash damage and knockback. Special Effect: The vortex's center generates a powerful gravitational pull, hindering enemy movement.
[Skill Four: Supreme Overlord's Stance (Special State)]
Attribute: Briefly enters a state of "Super Armor", granting immunity to most crowd control effects and negative statuses. Simultaneously, all the host's attacks carry "Soul Crushing Pressure", with a chance to directly disperse the enemy's soul. Note: This state places an extreme burden on the host's mental and spiritual energy.
"Hahaha! Excellent! Truly Peerless Under Heaven!"Feeling the immense power contained within the skill descriptions, Lin Che's morale soared. "Old wretch, taste this — Moment of Unparalleled Power!"
He lacked a weapon, but at this moment, he pointed two fingers together, forming a blade-like gesture. His entire body transformed into a dark crimson streak of light, tearing through the very fabric of the sky! The colossal Lü Bu phantom behind him mirrored the action. A massive beam of destructive energy, shaped like the phantom's Fangtian Halberd, materialized and shot across the heavens following Lin Che's movement!
Speed — indescribable!
Force — overwhelming!
This strike seemed to transcend time itself! The volatile self-destruction energy Xuan Tiangang had gathered was, before this halberd beam, like ice under a blazing sun — it couldn't hold for even a ten-thousandth of a second before being cleaved apart and utterly erased!
The halberd beam's momentum didn't stop. It pierced straight through the center of Xuan Tiangang's forehead!
Time itself seemed to freeze.
Xuan Tiangang hung motionless in the air, his face frozen in a final rictus of madness, fear, and defiance. His mouth opened slightly as if to utter last words, but only a hairline crack appeared between his brows. It rapidly spread across his entire body like spiderwebs.
"Not... possi..."were the only syllables he managed before his form, along with the dissipating demonic energy, crumbled into dust, like a sand sculpture eroded by the wind. The particles of pure origin energy were sucked into the mouth of the Lü Bu phantom behind Lin Che.
[Ding! Target 'Xuan Tiangang' has been completely annihilated! Quest complete!]
[Initiating fusion of the Eleventh Slaughter God 'Lü Bu' complete legacy...]
[Warning! Detected Lü Bu's remnant soul contains extreme 'Arrogance' and 'Betrayal' traits! Fusion process will involve intense mental conflict! Host, guard your sense of self!]
A will far more domineering, unyielding, and arrogant than any previous legacy surged into Lin Che's sea of consciousness like a primordial beast. It was an ultimate arrogance that declared, "Heaven is first, I am second!"viewing all other heroes as mere weeds!
"A mere ant like you is worthy of bearing my power?!"Lü Bu's remnant soul roared within Lin Che's mind, attempting to overthrow the host's consciousness!
"Guh!"Lin Che grunted, his face paling instantly. But his gaze remained fiercely determined. He roared back mentally, "I care not if you are the Marquis of Wen or a Ghost God! In my domain, even a dragon must coil, even a tiger must crouch! Suppress!"
His own Slaughter God legacy, the system's power, and his will, tempered in recent battles, erupted simultaneously, clashing fiercely against the violent remnant soul of Lü Bu!
Outside, the members of the Slaughter God Pavilion could only watch as Lin Che, after obliterating Xuan Tiangang with one move, hovered mid-air. His aura fluctuated wildly, his expression shifting between a ferocious snarl and calm determination. Their hearts clenched with anxiety.
Luo Jiayin and Meng Qingcheng held each other's hands tightly, their concern palpable.
After what felt like an eternity, the turbulent aura around Lin Che finally subsided. He slowly opened his eyes. Deep within them, a flash of domineering dark crimson light faded away. His entire demeanor seemed subtly altered, gaining a sharp, peerless edge.
He had successfully fused the Lü Bu legacy!
Sensing the devastating, newfound power within him, a confident smile touched his lips. He looked down at his concerned comrades and declared in a clear, loud voice:
"Everyone, the crisis is over! Pass the order: Secure the battlefield and inventory the spoils!"
"Our next destination — the Profound Heaven Realm!"
[Ding! Host has successfully subdued Lü Bu's remnant soul. Mental fortitude significantly honed. Reward: Mental energy substantially increased. Obtained special state 'Ascendant Overlord' (increased resistance to pressure-based skills). Main Quest: 'Sword Pointed at the Profound Heaven Realm' officially begins!]