novelraw Chapter 94: Battle of the Giant and the Beastman
Chapter 94: Battle of the Giant and the Beastman
[You have possessed the Earth Giant Shell.]
[You have taken control of this unfamiliar Shell. Its memories have completely dissipated with the extinction of its soul.]
Lin Xun quickly opened the Shell Panel, feeling a surge of anticipation for the Earth Giant’s Shell.
[Shell: Earth Giant]
[True Name: Unknown]
[Compatibility: 141% (+45%) Compatibility exceeds the critical point, Shell Quality enhanced!]
[Shell Quality: Common+ Grade]
[Shell Level: 1]
[Shell Equipment: None]
[Shell Skill: Blessing of Mother Earth (Epic+ Grade): As the favored child of Mother Earth, as long as your body touches the ground, you will receive the mighty Blessing Power, greatly increasing the Shell’s strength and defense. No complex terrain can hinder you; even on quicksand, you can walk as if on solid ground.]Lin Xun stared at the Shell Panel’s attributes, falling into a long silence.
The Beastmen Giant Chieftain had really drained this Shell dry.
The Shell Quality was Common Grade, and only after exceeding one hundred Compatibility had it been bumped up to Common+.
The Shell Level was just 1. Lin Xun knew that the Earth Giant’s original quality and level had to be far higher, likely reduced because it had been sucked dry.
The only thing worth praising was the Earth Giant’s skill, which had reached a stunning Epic+ Grade.
From this, Lin Xun deduced that the Earth Giant’s initial Shell Quality had to be at least Epic Grade, possibly even Legendary.
“It’s too hollow. It needs nourishment.”
Lin Xun opened his Inventory and decisively clicked on the Bloodline Essence of the Ancestor Giant.
The purpose of this item was to enhance the Earth Giant’s Shell Quality.
[Do you want to use the Bloodline Essence of the Ancestor Giant on the Earth Giant Shell?]
[You have used the Bloodline Essence of the Ancestor Giant…]
[The Earth Giant’s bloodline returns to you. The power of the bloodline gradually awakens!]
[You clench your fists tightly and let out a low roar. The bloodline power within the Shell begins to revive, and your body grows larger and taller…]
[The Earth Giant Shell Quality has been upgraded to Fine Grade!]
[The Earth Giant Shell Quality has been upgraded to Fine+ Grade!]
[The Earth Giant Shell Quality has been upgraded to Rare Grade!]
[Like a towering mountain, you step out of the crystal coffin with a single stride…]
[As your feet make contact with the ground, you are blessed by Mother Earth, your body grows even larger, and your frame brims with endless power!]
[You cannot help but unleash a thunderous roar!]
Lin Xun checked the Shell Panel again and saw that the Shell Quality had been enhanced to Rare Grade. However, without counting the bonus from Compatibility, it was actually only Fine+ Grade.
He frowned. For an ordinary Shell, this would be an incredible leap forward. But for the Earth Giant, which was originally Epic or even Legendary, it still felt too underwhelming.
“According to the game’s logic of higher risks bringing higher rewards, the Earth Giant’s Shell Quality should be far beyond this.”
“In other words, there must be another way to boost the Shell’s Quality!”
Lin Xun’s thoughts immediately turned to the Beastmen Giant Chieftain.
The blood mist surrounding the Chieftain Boss was likely a result of absorbing the giant’s bloodline. If he defeated this Chieftain Boss, it might drop an item capable of enhancing the Earth Giant’s bloodline.
Based on his understanding of the game, while there was no guarantee of a 100 percent drop rate for such items, the probability had to be at least 80 or 90 percent.
But how could he kill the Beastmen Giant Chieftain?
The other Shells were no match for the Chieftain Boss.
If the Earth Giant used the Beastman Pill, it might have a fighting chance, but with the Earth Giant at only Level 1, it would probably just end up as cannon fodder.
His gaze shifted to another item in his Inventory, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
[Corrupted Fruit of Life (Epic-Grade Item): … Using this item will cause the corrupting power to deeply infect your Shell. It will not only increase your Shell’s level (the lower the Shell’s level, the more it will rise), but also allow the Shell to recall its True Name. This item can only be used on Shells of Epic quality or lower]
Using this item would not only raise the Earth Giant’s Shell Level but also unlock its True Name. Truly killing two birds with one stone.
Just to be safe, Lin Xun searched the tomb again to confirm that there were no True Name items for the giant here. Then he decisively clicked to use it.
[Do you want to use the Corrupted Fruit of Life on the Earth Giant Shell?]
[You have used the Corrupted Fruit of Life. The corrupting power within the fruit has infected the Shell…]
[Your eyes gradually fill with a scarlet hue. The Earth Giant transforms into the Corrupted Earth Giant.]
[The Corrupted Earth Giant Shell Level has increased to Level 20!]
[You have unlocked the True Name of the Corrupted Earth Giant: Morton!]
[You can now manifest this Shell in the real world!]
From Level 1 up to Level 20, it was basically a direct ascension.
But even so, it was still far from enough to take on the Beastmen Giant Chieftain Boss.
Lin Xun could only place his hopes on the one remaining Beastman Pill, hoping that after using this item, it would boost the Earth Giant’s strength enough to bring down the Beastmen Giant Chieftain.
He exited the tomb, preparing for a life-and-death battle with the big Boss.
Just as he stepped out of the tomb entrance, unexpected text popped up.
[You are being watched by an unknown presence. Your connection to the Corrupting Blood Sun deepens!]
[Your body mutates, sprouting twisted organs, and you have learned a new skill: Blood Pineal Gland.]
[Blood Pineal Gland (Epic+ Grade): An offering to the Corrupting Blood Sun that brings its blessing. While bathed in the Blood Sun’s rays, devout believers receive a temporary Level +10 buff.]
Lin Xun’s eyes widened in shock. He had not expected the Corrupting Blood Sun to suddenly give him a boost.
So this was the bonus benefit of letting the Shell get corrupted by the Blood Sun?
Thinking back, when he had used the Blood Sun Cultist Shell and touched the Blood Sun sculpture, he had also gained this skill. Back then, the Blood Pineal Gland was Fine Grade and provided a temporary 5-level boost.
It seemed that the Earth Giant’s corruption had greatly pleased the Corrupting Blood Sun, which had promptly rewarded him with an Epic+ Grade skill.
However, Lin Xun also had another suspicion. Could it be that the Corrupting Blood Sun had been keeping an eye on him, favoring him and trying to lure him away from the opposing camp by giving him a powerful skill?
Suppressing his sudden traitorous thoughts, Lin Xun opened the Shell Panel.
[Shell: Corrupted Earth Giant]
[True Name: Morton]
[Compatibility: 141% (+45%) Compatibility exceeds the critical point, Shell Quality enhanced!]
[Shell Quality: Rare Grade]
[Shell Level: 30 (+10)]
[Shell Equipment: None]
[Shell Skill: Blessing of Mother Earth (Epic+ Grade) …]
[Shell Skill: Blood Pineal Gland (Epic+ Grade) …]
Everything else looked well filled out, except the Shell Equipment slot was still empty. Lin Xun casually moved the Thunder Dragon Staff-Spear into the giant’s equipment slot.
[You, towering and mighty, are now gripping a weapon the size of a toothpick…]
[You feel even weaker!]
Lin Xun’s mouth twitched, speechless.
Imagining the towering Earth Giant wielding something like an embroidery needle in battle with the enemy… it was indeed a comical sight.
He swapped it out for the Chieftain’s Scepter of the Beastmen Giants.
[You have equipped the Chieftain’s Scepter of the Beastmen Giants.]
[You feel stronger!]
He made his way back to the fork at the giant log gate, only to find that the Beastmen Giant Chieftain was no longer there.
[The Corrupted Beastmen Giant Chieftain, who had been waiting for you here, has disappeared. Judging by the large footprints left on the ground, you deduce that it has returned to the Chieftain’s Palace.]
[Do you want to head to the Beastmen Giant Chieftain’s Palace?]
Lin Xun prepared to use the Beastman Pill at any moment and clicked ‘Yes’.
[You stride forward along the road and soon see a grand and imposing palace.]
[You step onto the towering stone steps, arriving at the palace gates…]
[The palace gates stand open. Deep inside the hall, a massive figure can be seen faintly slumbering on the throne.]
[Do you want to enter the Beastmen Giant Chieftain’s Palace?]
Lin Xun sneered. Only an idiot would go in.
Once inside, he would no longer be exposed to the Blood Sun’s rays, and the temporary +10 level buff would vanish.
He opened the Shell Panel and switched to the Yellow-Robed Bishop.
[You have possessed the Corrupted Yellow-Robed Bishop of the White Moon Church Shell.]
[You raise the Thunder Dragon Staff-Spear and silently chant an incantation…]
[A flash of red light…]
[A deafening roar of fury echoes from deep within the hall!]
Now was the moment!
Lin Xun quickly switched back to the giant Shell, opened his Inventory, and used the Beastman Pill.
[You have used the Beastman Pill!]
[The miraculous power of the pill spreads through your Shell. The Corrupted Earth Giant bulges with red eyes, veins popping out all over, and muscles swelling explosively.]
[The Corrupted Earth Giant grows even larger. Your perspective rises along with it…]
[In the blink of an eye, you have become nearly 20 meters tall, towering like a mountain.]
[Power surges wildly within your Shell. You cannot help but let out a thunderous roar. Although still far from your peak size, you have regained a faint trace of your former glory.]
[Answering your roar is the Corrupted Beastmen Giant Chieftain. The earth shakes as it bursts out of the palace gates, blood-red eyes locked on you, charging straight ahead…]
[You grip the Chieftain’s Scepter of the Beastmen Giants, ready for a life-or-death battle…]
[With a tremendous crash, the Corrupted Beastmen Giant Chieftain falls to its knees, sliding forward and sending debris flying, carving two deep trenches in its wake.]
[It prostrates itself, kowtowing repeatedly, and even lifts your enormous foot to kiss your toes.]
[Noble-blooded Apostle, what will you do?]
Lin Xun stood dumbfounded. What kind of bizarre plot twist was this?
Seeing the words noble-blooded, he snapped back to his senses.
In the world of the Blood Sun, it seemed that high-level bloodlines exerted overwhelming suppression over their descendants.
For instance, the Dragon Pearl he had obtained before was able to suppress a powerful Subspecies Sea Dragon Boss, rendering it unable to fight back.
And now, the awakening of the Earth Giant’s bloodline had turned the Beastmen Giant Chieftain into a complete lapdog.
Although this deduction made everything seem logical, Lin Xun still felt that something about it was vaguely off.