Otherworldly Skeleton Evolution

“This black skeleton, actually able to continuously break Array Emperor’s six spells with an unmoving stance like a mountain, unscathed, and not moving half a step from beginning to end!”

“And behind him, there’s still the existence of A Silly Cutie. Looking at his appearance, he doesn’t seem to think Array Emperor can injure A Silly Cutie at all. This level of confidence is moving.”

In White Tiger Tavern in White Tiger City, three vice-leaders were also paying attention to the duel in Luoyun City.

These words were said by Xie Changkong, his tone not only a bit emotional, but his gaze also became very cautious.

Others might only see Array Emperor advancing with unstoppable momentum.

But they seemed to have forgotten one thing – in this duel, Array Emperor was using his full power!

And this black skeleton, from beginning to end, only used a single skill!

Using just a single skill to force Array Emperor to go all out, one could imagine how strong this black skeleton’s strength was!

“Changkong, based on the information our Temple has gathered, this black skeleton has more than just this one skill, right?”

Silver War God Zhao Baian’s tone was incomparably serious, his expression unprecedentedly solemn.

“The Temple’s collected information is incomplete, but based on what I’ve seen so far, I’d guess that his active skills aren’t many, but his passive effects are surprisingly numerous.”

Xie Changkong took the scroll passed over by Zhao Baian and looked it over. “Freezing, Slowing, Speed Reduction, Tearing, Critical Strike, Cutting, Lifesteal, and based on what Sword Emperor said, he should also have a Blinding passive effect.”

“Passive effects don’t matter. For experts, these kinds of things are uncertain factors that can’t be controlled. Passives that can’t be controlled instead easily disrupt the rhythm of battle and mess up formations.”

Zhao Baian spoke dismissively. “Unless he can control the divine realm like Array Emperor, otherwise, he can only wait until the number of passive skills reaches a certain scale to win with quantity.”

The Human Frost Weapon Emei Ci, who had been silent the whole time, nodded upon hearing this.

“At present, the black skeleton’s full strength is unknown. It’s impossible to make an accurate judgment. This decision must be made with utmost caution.”

Zhao Baian nodded, clearly very approving of Emei Ci’s viewpoint, but he suddenly thought of something.

“Little Ci, you have such a good relationship with Qian Shanxue. Last time when she entered a dungeon with A Silly Cutie, did she not reveal any information?”

“Don’t even mention it. Ever since returning that time, her mood hasn’t been very good, and she even broke precedent to go find the Dharma Saint.”

“Sigh, looks like we can only rely on Array Emperor to force out the black skeleton’s full strength.”

Zhao Baian’s tone was quite regretful. “Array Emperor should be able to do it, right?”

There was a hint of uncertainty in Zhao Baian’s words.

“Put 120% of your mind at ease. Even if he can’t force out the black skeleton’s full strength, there’s no way he’ll lose this duel. Don’t forget, Old Meng is still in the back.”

As soon as Emei Ci said this, Zhao Baian and Xie Changkong immediately nodded deeply in agreement.

…

“Oh no! Skeleton God has been pulled into Array Emperor’s five major stacked arrays!”

“This is bad, bad. Skeleton God will definitely lose now! What is the Guild Leader doing? Why isn’t she moving at all? She could have interrupted the Abyss Array’s pull, right?”

Seeing Jiang Cheng get pulled into the array, Yue Xia Qing, Ximen Longting and the others below the stage instantly became anxious.

Especially regarding A Silly Cutie’s indifference, they expressed great puzzlement.

“Why isn’t the Guild Leader making a move? I really don’t get it. If we lose, all of Cutie Shakes the World will be merged into the Temple. Small fries like us will definitely be kicked out!”

“It’s over, it’s over. Skeleton God is done for. The Guild Leader’s move this time is really speechless.”

“What are you thinking? Even if your Guild Leader made a move, it would be useless. The Abyss Array is a passive buff-type skill, not an active spell. Its strongest effect is that it can’t be silenced! This is the essence of the array style!”

The Priest said disdainfully.

“Originally, I thought this skeleton was impressive, able to fight Array Emperor to such a stalemate. Who would have thought he’d slip up at the critical moment? It’s simply ridiculous. He clearly could have dodged just now, right?”

“Perhaps he did it on purpose.”

The Priest had just finished speaking when a hoarse voice suddenly came from the side.

On purpose?

Someone intentionally ran into Array Emperor’s stacked arrays to court death?

What a joke.

The Priest was about to verbally refute, but when he turned around to look at the speaker, he was startled.

“Pa- Pa- Path to…”

The Priest’s tone was a bit stuttered, clearly not daring to believe he had actually seen him. Even his body trembled slightly.

“Don’t make a fuss. I’m just here to watch the show. I’ll run as soon as I’m done watching.”

“Um…” The Priest forced himself to remain calm and settle his emotions. “God… you said he did it on purpose? Why…”

“You’ll know if you keep watching.”

As soon as the man finished speaking, the arena suddenly erupted with shouts of surprise.

“That just now was Phantom Void Flash!”

“No way. A skeleton… knows Phantom Void Flash? I suspect it’s a skill effect!”

“Phantom Void Flash requires a shield effect. He clearly didn’t have one just now. It definitely wasn’t Phantom Void Flash!”

Regardless of how the audience below the stage exclaimed, Array Emperor’s rhythm had already been disrupted.

He had calculated the triggering coordinates and timing of the Frost Array.

He had also calculated where the first hand of the abyss would appear when the Abyss Array triggered.

With the combination of the two, as long as Jiang Cheng was pulled to a fixed location, he would be instantly frozen.

But… he didn’t anticipate that Jiang Cheng would use Phantom Void Flash…

The first freeze after being pulled into the Frost Array failed!

He also didn’t understand why Jiang Cheng didn’t use the divine skill Phantom Void Flash when the hand of the abyss appeared, but instead used it after being pulled into the array.

But he no longer had time to think about it!

Because the next freezing and petrification location was not where the black skeleton was!

*Clang!*

The sound of a sword cry, a ray of light suddenly flashed in his eyes, piercing his eyes.

Blade Flash!

“Not only does a skeleton know Phantom Void Flash, it even knows Blade Flash?!”

Array Emperor was a bit speechless, but his hand movements weren’t slow either. He horizontally placed the fluorescent sword in front of him.

Parry!

One of the common skills of Swordsmen, learnable at level 20. It could parry the opponent’s weapon and nullify 35% of the opponent’s attack damage.

“Blocked it!” Array Emperor, eyes tightly shut, felt the wind in front of the fluorescent sword and was slightly delighted.

But he knew this skeleton’s damage was not trivial. With his stacked 2,200 HP, he might not be able to block it.

He only had absolute confidence in Immortal Phoenix.

Everything depended on Old Meng!

*Ding!*

The moment the sound of the Black Ice sword colliding with the fluorescent sword rang out, three golden lights suddenly appeared above Array Emperor’s head.

Constitution Enhancement, Holy Light, Life Blessing!

Array Emperor’s max HP surged by 1,000 and Holy Light fell on his head.

-5727!

-230!

*Ding!*

+921!

+211!

Even though 35% of the damage was nullified, a terrifying number still popped up above Array Emperor’s head!

5727!

Array Emperor was instantly one-shot, HP reduced to zero!

But the next moment, to the astonishment of everyone, they unbelievably discovered that at the moment Array Emperor’s HP was cleared, it miraculously recovered!

“This damage is heaven-defying! But… why didn’t Array Emperor die?!”

“It’s Immortal Phoenix’s divine skill, Divine Light Resurrection! My god, I finally witnessed Divine Light Resurrection with my own eyes. It’s simply awesome!”

“What is Divine Light Resurrection? Priests don’t have this skill, right? Could it be learned at level 100?”

The Priest next to Yue Xia Qing and the others showed an inquiring look to the man beside him.

“This is a god-tier technique of Priests using Holy Light.”

The man wasn’t pretentious and started explaining in great detail.

“Actually, when a player dies, there is a data delay. This time is called the death time.”

“The moment the system determines death, there is a 0.1-second death time delay.”

“If the Priest can precisely catch this timing, they can bring back the player whose HP was cleared.”

“Of course, being a bit early or late won’t work. It must be precisely healing at the moment HP is cleared. This technique is called the Priest’s Divine Light Resurrection!”

“0.1 seconds… and having to catch the instant right after HP is cleared, not early or late. This requires calculating in advance when the opponent will attack, when the damage will land, when… Damn, is there anyone who can actually use this?”

“In fact, Old Meng… Meng Changqing used it. Moreover, did you notice that when Array Emperor was casting arrays, he never chanted spells or made any movements? This is a Mage’s technique, motionless spellcasting. Study it well. The Great Wasteland has many techniques. Besides that person, many Gods probably haven’t learned them all.”

“Then with Immortal Phoenix present, Array Emperor can’t die, right?” The Priest showed a worshipping gaze, face full of excitement.

“That depends on what other moves this skeleton has.”

*Clang!*

Wing Blade Rotating Sword Thrust!

Forced sheathing, Blade Slash!

Within 0.3 seconds, Jiang Cheng made three attacks!

Three sounds of weapon collision erupted in the arena.

But Immortal Phoenix showed why he deserved his title!

Three consecutive one-shots, one dodged by Array Emperor using Phantom Void Flash, the last two forcibly pulled back by Holy Light and Life Blessing.

This kind of instant-insert healing technique was simply a bug-level existence!

*Whoosh!*

The sound of wind rose. The cold air rising from the Frost Array was suddenly blown by the Wind Shadow Array, instantly assaulting Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng moved to the right, then moved forward again.

His next step’s location wouldn’t be frozen.

But just as he was about to take this step, Array Emperor suddenly flung out a linear Freezing Sword on his right, trying to force Jiang Cheng to move left!

Array Emperor had already calculated – the coordinates of the array on the left would definitely trigger petrification!

However, to his surprise, Jiang Cheng, who should have definitely stepped left, suddenly stepped back.

In the astonished instant of everyone.

The Abyss Array on the ground suddenly stretched out a large hand, pulling Jiang Cheng to Array Emperor’s right position in advance, perfectly avoiding Array Emperor’s Freezing Sword!

*Clang!*

Blade Flash!

Dazzling light flashed!

The Black Ice Blade slashed down!

Black Flame Ice Seal Slash!

*Ding ding ding…*

12 black ice pillars suddenly condensed on the ground, forming an ice wall.

Then, to Array Emperor’s stunned gaze, as he moved left, preparing to use the Flame Array to eliminate the Black Flame Ice Seal Slash, it extinguished the Flame Array on his ground.

“This!”

Without the Flame Array to nullify the Ice Seal Slash, Array Emperor could only watch helplessly as he was frozen by the four ice pillars of Black Flame Ice Seal Slash.

Immediately after.

*Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!*

The 4 ice pillars exploded. Array Emperor’s HP was instantly cleared to zero 4 times. Even Immortal Phoenix couldn’t pull it back up!

In an instant, Array Emperor turned into a white light and disappeared from the arena!

The four arrays on the ground disappeared at the same time.

This Array Emperor, known as invincible when arrays rose.

Even with the support of the so-called undying Immortal Phoenix, was still ultimately killed by Jiang Cheng using his own Abyss Array!

The entire arena immediately erupted!

“The array is broken! The legend of invincibility when arrays rise has finally fallen!”