Chapter 18: Chapter Eighteen: First Kill (4)

Chapter Eighteen: First Kill (4)

Twilight stared down at his open palm and unhurriedly activated his Inspect skill.

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[Inspect]

[Item detected!]

[Scanning...]

[Ice Bomb]

[Grade: Profound]

[Type: Throwable Explosive]

[Effect: Upon impact, releases a freezing explosion, dealing 1,500 Ice Damage in a 3-metre radius and slowing enemies by 50% for 5 seconds.]

[Durability: One-time use]

[Additional Effect: If used in a fire-based environment, increases explosion range by 30%.]

[Origin: Crafted using Frost Essence and Spirit Core Powder by an advanced refiner.]

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Twilight gritted his teeth and raised his head, his gaze locking onto the approaching creature.

He hadn't wanted to waste such a precious resource, yet the night wing had forced him into a corner.

As the magical beast opened its mouth, preparing to spit another slime ball, Twilight spun around and leapt into the air, hurling the small, glassy blue pearl straight into its gaping maw.

Contrary to his expectations, the ice bomb didn't explode upon impact.

Instead, it passed harmlessly through the night wing — before the creature's form flickered and faded, revealing that he had only struck an afterimage.

Twilight's expression changed instantly.

Without him realising it, the night wing had already moved behind him. Its claws descended toward his head.

A cold glint flashed in his eyes.

With a swift motion, he stretched out his hand, making dozens of pitch-black chains materialised out of thin air, wrapping around the night wing.

The veins on Twilight's forehead bulged as he roared, forcibly hurling the creature toward the falling ice bomb.

Just as the bomb was about to hit the marble floor, the night wing's massive body slammed into it.

The impact shattered the blue pearl, triggering a deafening explosion that shook the entire hall.

A torrent of ice surged into the air. Under Twilight's gaze, the magical beast's life points dropped by 1,500 and continued decreasing by a hundred or two every second.

Without giving the night wing a chance to stabilise, Twilight dashed forward, chaining his movement techniques.

Silent Steps!

Charging Flare!

In an instant, he arrived before the fallen creature and lunged for its throat, keeping his distance from its claws.

A mocking light flashed in the night wing's eyes.

Despite its injuries, it swung an ice-covered wing at Twilight's head.

"Not so fast, you fiend!"

Twilight roared, landing on the creature's firm yet yielding chest.

Winding Slash!

His sword unleashed a flurry of strikes, sending sharp winds hurtling outward. The slashes clashed against the magical beast's massive wings, but it wasn't enough.

Narrowing his eyes, Twilight activated his talent ability.

Talent Ability Activation: Spirit Manipulation!

Though his control over the ability was still crude, he barely managed to gather the surrounding spirit qi, shaping it into an invisible wall that halted the beast's slowed wing.

Without hesitation, he struck again.

Relentless Stab!

His muscles tensed. His short sword pulsed with a faint blue glow.

Tightening his grip on the hilt, Twilight plunged the blade into the night wing's throat — again and again — blood spewing with every strike.

"SCREEEEEE!"

The monster screeched in agony, writhing beneath him, struggling to throw him off.

Its shifting movements disrupted Twilight's steady rhythm, giving the creature just enough time to manoeuvre — sending him flying.

Even so, Twilight didn't give up.

His blade found purchase in the night wing's side, allowing him to slide down its body, carving a deep gash as he fell.

The magical beast shrieked, its remaining life points barely above 600.

With all its strength, it soared into the air, sending powerful gales that flung Twilight away.

"HUMAN! TO THINK YOU COULD PUSH ME THIS FAR—I'LL KILL YOU!!!"

As the night wing roared in human language, its eyes burned an intense crimson.

'Crap!'

Twilight sprang back up, realising the creature had entered its berserk state.

"SCREEEEE!"

Not giving him a chance to retreat, the creature dived toward him, shrouded in a red aura.

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Twilight's vision blurred. His consciousness wavered.

Yet, as the monstrous figure descended upon him, the corner of his lips curled up slightly.

Black chains shot out from the ground.

But unlike before, they didn't bind the night wing.

Instead, they twisted together, merging into the shape of a massive fist.

The chain fist struck the deep wound Twilight had inflicted earlier—

"SCREEEEE!"

The night wing howled as it was sent hurtling backwards, crashing through several bookshelves.

At that moment, Twilight's mental power finally ran dry. The chains vanished.

With that, he collapsed, blood trickling from his lips.

Twilight felt death looming over him as the enraged night wing steadied itself and charged.

'So... this is how it feels to die?'

A bitter feeling surfaced in his heart.

He had to survive. He had to meet his sister again. She had been taken to the Astral Realm by the Eternal Garden Sect.

Yet this monster was just too strong.

His mind spun as he searched his space ring for anything that could turn the tide.

Although he found some useful items, his body was too weak to move. Even lifting his arm was a chore.

Regret gnawed at him.

He should have gone all out from the start.

His sister's pained expression surfaced in his mind, but he forced it away as his frantically beating heart slowed.

Then, deep within his consciousness, an image surfaced.

A black-haired man clad in obsidian armour stood atop a mountain peak, his lips curled into a disdainful sneer.

Before Twilight could process the vision, a strange, mysterious sensation washed over him.

A cold glint flashed in his eyes and his blurred vision cleared instantly.

He stared at the enraged, mocking face of the night wing.

Twilight shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"Death? What nonsense."

His voice was hoarse but resolute.

"A magical beast like you... wants to kill me? Dream on. No one can stop me from surviving and meeting my sister... not even death."

With that, he rolled aside.

The night wing smashed into the marble floor, its life points dropping by 200, leaving it at 496.

Its monstrous recovery rate astounded Twilight, but he moved regardless, intending to finish the fight.

His techniques and abilities were useless in his current state. His only option was a direct kill.

But then—

His eyes gleamed with a purple glow and his exhausted mind cleared.

Twilight froze in shock.

A moment later, notifications from the Sovereign System echoed in his ears.

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[You have received 1,000 mental strength from your innate ability: Omniscient God's Eye.]

[Your opponent has received a 30% suppression on its capabilities due to your innate ability: Omniscient God's Eye.]

[All stats have been boosted by 30%.]

[Congratulations! Your innate ability, Omniscient God's Eye, has begun its true awakening. Progress: 5% of 100%.]

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Twilight's strength soared, his mental power fully recovered and a maniacal glint flashed in his eyes.

Feeling the insane boost in his power, he executed one technique after another, his speed skyrocketing.

The night wing simply had no chance.

It struggled, but Twilight's chains rose again, binding it.

Spirit qi surged, pressing down on the beast, immobilising it.

Twilight leapt onto its back.

Relentless Stab!

His shortsword fell.

Again.

And again.

Until the night wing's life points edged dangerously close to zero.