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Chapter 62: Completing Source Essence Fusion, Achieving First Rank Transformation
Chapter 62: Completing Source Essence Fusion, Achieving First Rank Transformation
Following Lu Heng's instructions, Su Muyu conducted another reconnaissance mission with Winged Demon Overlord Sagas as the focal point and discovered new developments.
"There's another demon squad transporting Source Essence sacrifices on a mountain path south of Blade Ridge Stone Forest. Sagas is escorting both squads, flying at the midpoint between them, maintaining a distance of five kilometers from each."
The two squads of demon minions approached from different directions, one from the north and the other from the south of Blade Ridge Stone Forest.
According to their observations, the two demon squads would converge at a narrow pass northwest of Blade Ridge Stone Forest after bypassing the forest.
A while later, the Berserker scouts returned with similar intelligence.
"It seems we're in for a major battle with Sagas today. Get ready for combat."
Ti Yuzhi slammed his war hammer into the ground, readying himself for the impending fight.
Lu Heng pondered for a moment before asking, "How large is the demon squad on the south side of Blade Ridge Stone Forest?"
Su Muyu reported, "Four transport carts, twenty demon minions, and two Winged Demon Sorcerers."
A squad of twenty demon minions was not a small force.
Moreover, with the protection of Winged Demon Overlord Sagas, it was an extremely secure operation from the demons' perspective.
Lu Heng devised a highly aggressive assault plan and pulled Su Muyu and Ti Yuzhi aside to discuss it.
After a brief deliberation, Ti Yuzhi gave his approval with a thumbs-up.
Lu Heng then approached Lin Zeyu to seek his opinion. "I'd like to discuss something with you, and I hope you'll agree."
The tone of his request implied there was more to the conversation.
Lin Zeyu, not wanting to rush into a disagreement, replied, "Go ahead."
Lu Heng explained, "My Source Essence Fusion Rate has reached 50%. The squad ahead has six transport carts, each carrying a Source Essence sacrifice, and each sacrifice contains at least 10% Source Essence.
"If I can obtain five Source Essence sacrifices, I'll complete the fusion and achieve the First Rank Transformation.
"Once I attain the rank, I'll immediately initiate another action plan, so it's crucial that I acquire the rank first.
"I've already discussed this with Iron Arm Leader, and he agrees with my plan. That's why I hope you'll consent to the distribution of the Source Essence sacrifices."
Lin Zeyu's lips twitched, thinking to himself, 'Is this really a discussion? You're just informing me.'
In reality, for temporary teams, evenly distributing loot is essential to maintaining team unity.
However, equal distribution can sometimes be disadvantageous.
In this case, Lu Heng only needed five Source Essences to achieve the First Rank Transformation and enhance his combat power, which would significantly benefit their subsequent actions.
But if they distributed the essences equally, it would mean each person would only receive the essence from one sacrifice.
Lu Heng would need to ambush at least five demon squads of similar size to complete the Source Essence fusion. During this process, his combat power would remain unchanged.
Consequently, mature mutant teams typically allocate loot unevenly.
Maintaining team unity under such an imbalanced distribution system is another challenge altogether.
In truth, since Iron Arm Leader had already agreed, there was no point in others objecting.
Lu Heng's willingness to discuss the matter with Lin Zeyu stemmed from his trust and recognition of Lin Zeyu's commitment to their alliance.
Lin Zeyu, having his own team of mutants, naturally understood these principles and agreed, "Alright, I'll leave it to you."
In reality, the distribution within Lin Zeyu's small team was also uneven.
Wang Xiang Feng and Li Da Yong had their skill crystal cores fully upgraded, thanks to Lin Zeyu's support.
Furthermore, their families were also taken care of by Lin Zeyu.
Therefore, in the Abyssal Battlefield, any loot acquired by these two individuals would be turned over to Lin Zeyu.
……
The discussion concluded.
The Berserker warriors of the Banser Clan were also ready for battle.
The Iron Arm Leader raised his war hammer high and roared, "Banser warriors, raise your weapons and charge with me! Let's crush these minions of the Evil God!"
"Charge!"
The elite Banser warriors followed the Iron Arm Leader's charge, like a pack of hungry wolves pouncing on a flock of evil sheep.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh...
Before the warriors could reach the battlefield, a volley of crossbow arrows was fired.
The closest demon minions were struck down in a row.
The surviving minions struggled to hide behind the transport carts.
Two Abyssal Two-Headed Lizards were hit by arrows and roared in pain, lashing their tails wildly, sending the carts flying.
Six Winged Demon Wizards almost simultaneously spread their wings and took to the air, counterattacking with Dark Sorcery Energy Waves.
The Iron Arm Leader charged ahead, leaping five meters high with a powerful jump, and grabbed the ankle of a Winged Demon Wizard, slamming him into the ground with force.
Boom!
The Winged Demon Wizard was smashed into a bloody pulp, a brutally violent sight.
In the sky.
A Recon Eagle dove down, and hanging below its talons was Lu Heng.
As the eagle swooped above a Winged Demon Wizard, Lu Heng released his grip, falling towards the ground. He drew his Aurora Blade and with a Mountain-Stabilizing Technique, he unleashed the combined skill, Thunder Strike.
A thunderous roar echoed.
The sword's glow slashed across the wizard's head, and the violent lightning energy tore his body apart.
Immediately, the Thunder Strike energy erupted, creating a circle of thunderstorms that affected another Winged Demon Wizard and three demon minions.
The Winged Demon Wizard, struck by the lightning, was paralyzed, and his mental strength was weakened by Soul Sever, causing him to fall from the sky.
Lu Heng spun as he landed, slicing out a swirling blade of light, cutting down the wizard and the surrounding five demon minions.
In an instant, he had executed seven consecutive slashes.
Demon energy surged like a tide from the battle.
After seven consecutive data prompts, his power soared.
[Killed Winged Demon Wizard, absorbed 120 points of demon energy.]
[Source Energy Level increased to 13, all attributes +2, Agility attribute +0.6.]
After Lu Heng's upgrade, his combat strength increased, and he charged into the battlefield with his sword, like a tiger among sheep.
Wherever he went, Winged Demon Wizards, demon minions, and Two-Headed Lizards were all transformed into vengeful spirits under his sword's glow.
On the outskirts of the battlefield.
Lin Zeyu shot down a demon minion and looked up, only to see Lu Heng in Unmatched Mode, his eyes wide with amazement.
Originally, he had a talent for firearms and was well-suited for the firearm enhancement path.
So, his first enhanced weapon was the Sky Serpent Revolver.
But now, seeing Lu Heng's ruthless figure on the battlefield, he couldn't help but feel envious, and the revolver in his hand suddenly lost its appeal.
Roar!
Three minutes into the battle, a furious howl echoed from the clouds in the sky.
The Winged Demon Overlord, Sagas, was still a kilometer away, but his roar shook everyone's hearts.
Sagas was incredibly fast, and in just three minutes, he was almost upon the battlefield.
Lu Heng wasted no time, rushing towards the transport carts to slay the Source Essence sacrifices and claim the Source Essence.
[Absorbed Source Essence, Source Essence Fusion Rate increased to 65%.]
Two of the sacrifices on the transport carts had a higher Source Essence content, so after killing four of them, the fusion rate reached 100%.
[Source Essence Fusion Complete, obtained First Rank Transformation 'Shadow Strider'.]
[Shadow Strider: A combat profession that traverses between the shadow and material worlds, possessing the complete 'Shadow Traverse' ability.]
[Shadow Traverse (Deification): Enter a Shadow Rift, becoming immune to all physical attacks for 15 seconds. Deification Effect: +300% movement speed in the Shadow Traverse state; gain Shadow Vision, allowing vision to penetrate physical obstacles after entering the shadow.]
(End of Chapter)
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