NOVEL WEB Chapter 485: Hunter Becomes the Prey
[Tide of Rebirth] was a skill that became popular after the fight between the Lin Family and the Bloodclaw Tribe.
Although no one knew its exact name, everyone knew its effects, and more importantly, it was a skill belonging to a Heavenly Beast.
Moreover, everyone knew that the Mysterious Cultivator named Ethan was the owner of that Heavenly Beast.
Although the Ancient Evil Spirit was shocked to know that Ethan had a similar ability, it became anxious and wanted to take care of Ethan as soon as possible.
'I should not let him live any longer.'
The Ancient Evil Spirit still didn't regret its earlier delay because it learned so much about its creation and even if it went back in time, it would do the same thing.
Nevertheless, it felt that Ethan was more dangerous than the Heavenly Sons it created and devoured in the past. So, it rushed towards Ethan to kill him.
"There is no need for you to live any longer."
The Ancient Evil Spirit, with its blood-red eyes, rushed towards Ethan.
'Here it comes.'
On the other hand, Ethan was calm and even let out a slight smile on his face.
Ethan was long expecting the Ancient Evil Spirit to become furious when he started absorbing the Black Mist and would attack him.
However, opposite to his plans, the Ancient Evil Spirit didn't stop him from absorbing it because it believed that Ethan would die for doing so.
But when the Ancient Evil Spirit realised that Ethan had a skill that could revive him, it knew that there was no time to waste.
"Dark Overlord, do it now."
As soon as the Undead Avatar received Ethan's command, it wasted no time in activating its Special Skill.
[Abyssal Skill: Death Chains]
'Swiish'
In the next second, chains made up of Abyssal Energy came out from the void and wrapped around the Ancient Evil Spirit.
Death Chains was a Special Abyssal Skill awakened by Ethan's Undead Avatar that could bind anyone.
With a guaranteed binding for 10 seconds, it can be extended to 10 minutes depending on the strength of the opponent.
It was for this reason, Ethan had fully activated the penalty on the Ancient Evil Spirit from his Special Talent: The Gift of Eternal Pursuit.
With a 50 percent reduction in its battle prowess, Ethan believed that his Undead Avatar could bind the Ancient Evil Spirit for more time.
[Due to the Death Chains, the Ancient Evil Spirit can't move for the next 90 seconds]
Soon, the system notification that Ethan was expecting had finally appeared.
'What? Even with a 50 percent reduction in its battle prowess, I can only bind it for 90 seconds?'
However, Ethan was not happy with it because he was expecting the binding to last for at least 4 minutes.
Only now did Ethan understand exactly how powerful the Ancient Evil Spirit was.
"How dare you bind me like a beast?"
"Do you even know what kind of existence I am? What am I capable of?"
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"Y-you…how did you…wait a second...my Battle prowess...they are reduced."
The Ancient Evil Spirit started shouting in its eerie voice, and eventually, it realised something was off.
It only realised now that its battle prowess was reduced by 50 percent, which was quite a shocking thing for it.
"Come out and kill that skeleton and human for me."
Soon, the Ancient Evil Spirit calmed itself and summoned more Mist Demons to attack both Ethan and his Undead Avatar.
'Swiish'
However, since the Mist Demons were a part of the Ancient Evil Spirit, even their strength was reduced by 50 percent, and the Undead Avatar was having fun destroying those Mist Demons that could be killed with just a single punch.
"Damn it…I am going to kill you…I am going to kill you…"
Seeing how easily the Undead Avatar was taking care of the Mist Demons, the Ancient Evil Spirit became more frustrated and angry.
But, other than cursing them, there was nothing the Ancient Evil Spirit could do about it.
'Fine! I will just go all out.'
As for Ethan, after learning that the Death Chains could bind the Ancient Evil Spirit for only 90 seconds, he didn't bother to waste any time and continued his plan.
And the plan was not to fight the Ancient Evil Spirit; instead, it was to cultivate and absorb more Black Mist into his body for purification.
That's right!
After his initial confrontation with the Ancient Evil Spirit, Ethan realised that the physical attacks had hardly done any damage to it.
Therefore, his complete focus was on clearing the Black Mist around him.
[Heavenly Spirit Essence Refining Technique]
'Swiish'
Soon, the second round of Black Mist Absorption has begun.
[The Evil Energy is purified into Life Points. Received 1 million Life Points]
[The host's body is corrupted by 27 percent]
[The Evil Energy is purified into Life Points. Received 1 million Life Points]
[The host's body is corrupted by 36 percent]
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Although Ethan could only purify one percent of Black Mist in his body every 10 seconds, when he died, the entire Black Mist in his body was also purified by the Celestial Domain created by the Tide of Rebirth.
Moreover, the damage to the Ancient Evil Spirit from his [Corpse Explosion] was also not bad because it was an energy-type attack.
'If I can repeat the process continuously, I can easily win against him.'
After going through the first round of Black Mist Absorption and the Corpse Explosion, Ethan had become even more confident in his plan.
Time continued to pass, and in a flash, 90 seconds passed by.
After 90 seconds, Ethan's body was corrupted by 81 percent and at the same time, the Ancient Evil Spirit finally broke free from the Death Chains.
"I am going to kill you."
As soon as it became free, the Ancient Evil Spirit's target was, obviously, the Undead Avatar that killed his Mist Demons.
'Swiish'
The Undead Avatar became serious as it swung its huge black sword at the incoming Ancient Evil Spirit.
However, that attack was useless because the Ancient Evil Spirit became one with the Black Mist to easily dodge the attack.
"Now, die."
In no time, the Ancient Evil Spirit reached the Undead Avatar and passed through its body.
'Swiish'
'Kacha'
In the next second, the Undead Avatar turned into a grey stone and started cracking.
"I have taken care of your summons. Now, it is your turn..."
'Boom'
Before the Ancient Evil Spirit could fly towards Ethan, it felt a powerful death energy pierce through its body, severely injuring it.
'T-this…who attacked me? Wait a second….'
The Ancient Evil Spirit, for a second, was shocked; however, it quickly realised, 'This undead b*stard has that [Death Rebound] skill.'
That's right!
It was the [Death Rebound] skill of the Undead Avatar, and unlike the physical attacks, there was no dodging it.
Even if the Ancient Evil Spirit merges with the Black Mist, the attack from the [Death Rebound] would accurately hit the one who killed the Undead Being.
'How could I forget about it?'
As an Ancient Evil Spirit, how could it not know about the [Death Rebound]; However, it was so angry and frustrated to kill Ethan as quickly as possible.
'Although it is a severe injury, I can heal it once I take care of this brat.'
Adding the minor injuries from Ethan's corpse explosion, the Ancient Evil Spirit was severely injured.
It could quickly heal its injury; however, it would take around a minute.
But, it didn't want to give that much time for Ethan and wanted to take care of him before healing itself by devouring Ethan.
"Now, it is your turn to die."
With that thought in mind, the Ancient Evil Spirit rushed towards Ethan, who was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed.
'I think you are relying on the skill to revive you, right?'
The Ancient Evil Spirit knew why Ethan was still sitting calmly and was not trying to dodge or block its attacks.
However, it had already decided, 'There must be a cost to use such a Heaven-defying skill and let's see how many times you can revive.'
It decided to kill Ethan as soon as he revives, and even before he explodes his corpse.
'Swiish'
Soon, it used the same method it used to kill the Undead Avatar, which was passing through the target's body.
[The host's body is fully corrupted by 100 percent. You are dead]
Ethan's body was almost close to full corruption, and as soon as the Ancient Evil Spirit passed through him, it got instantly corrupted fully and died.
"Now, revive, so that I can kill you again."
As soon as the Ancient Evil Spirit killed Ethan, it was ready to kill Ethan again, while waiting for Ethan to revive.
'Swiish'
'Boom'
However, even before Ethan was revived, a lump of Abyssal Energy once again landed on it.
"Y-you…even you b*stard have the [Death Rebound] skill. Just how many Special Skills do you have?"
The Ancient Evil Spirit was not expecting Ethan to have the skill [Death Rebound] because it was an exclusive skill to the Undead Beings.
Although Ethan's [Death Rebound] was not as strong as his Undead Avatar, it was enough to worsen the Ancient Evil Spirit's earlier injuries even further.
'Revive'
As the Ancient Evil Spirit was cursing, Ethan revived and chuckled, "Looks like the damage from the [Death Rebound] is quite effective compared to the [Corpse Explosion]."
"Y-you…"
"What you…Do you want to kill me again?"
While saying that, Ethan shouted, "Dark Overlord, revive and bind my Creator once again."
In the next second, Ethan's Undead Avatar also revived thanks to the skill [Tide of Rebirth] and activated [Death Chains] to bind the Ancient Evil Spirit.
"Y-you…your skill can even revive others?"
The Ancient Evil Spirit was shocked because it was not expecting that, and the only thing on its mind right now was, 'There is no way I can kill him now. I have to escape from here before he completely purifies my Black Mist.'