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Chapter 199: The Perfect Legendary, Instantly Defeated!
Chapter 199: The Perfect Legendary, Instantly Defeated!
As the players launched their combined attack, countless skills were rapidly cast—flames, frost, holy light, shadows.
A dazzling array of colors almost entirely enveloped the Devourer of All Things.
Previously, the players hadn't attacked simultaneously because, unlike Sterl who used the Flowing Water principle to target a single black hole on the boss's body, their combined attacks were more scattered.
Though the Devourer of All Things lacked consciousness, it had self-preservation instincts. It would dodge and redirect other black holes on its body to collectively absorb the damage from the multicolored beams, rendering their attacks ineffective.
In contrast, in the A2 region where Sterl was, the boss had just been born and was in a dazed, weakened state. The players' combined "sneak attack" had wiped out two-thirds of the multicolored light on the critical black holes in its chest and abdomen.
After that, except for Sterl's sword strike using the Flowing Water principle, the other players' resistance barely scratched the boss, let alone fully shattered the multicolored light.
Even now, although the remaining players were the elite among geniuses—hence their survival up to this point—their full-force attacks only caused the multicolored light around the Devourer of All Things to flicker slightly. The light was not significantly weakened, and the boss would soon be able to absorb the energy from the various skills.
At this moment—something astonishing happened!
Greg Millhauser, who had somehow produced a colossal staff resembling a tentacle, with a massive crystal clutched in its center, stepped forward. It was unmistakably a diamond-grade legendary item, inscribed with multiple spell-enhancing effects!
The players nearby, having just finished casting their skills and catching a glimpse of this equipment out of the corner of their eyes, immediately realized—even without using detection abilities—that this was an exceptional piece of gear!
Greg Millhauser's damage output would receive an enormous boost!
For a moment, the players' eyes glistened with renewed excitement.
The newly ascended perfect Legendary, Greg Millhauser, did not hesitate. Chanting a spell, the other players' simultaneous attacks bought him valuable time.
With a slight wave of his hand, a colossal azure dragon slowly took shape. Twin horns atop its head crackled with lightning. The mere appearance of the creature caused a vast area around them to erupt in thunder and lightning, changing the very color of the sky and earth.
Furthermore, arcs of static electricity locked onto the boss composed of black holes.
Greg Millhauser, after downing several bottles of stamina potions, was finally able to direct the mighty dragon, bolstered by his legendary ability, to charge forward.
Whoosh!!
Accompanied by lightning, the dragon's silhouette swiftly collided with the Devourer of All Things' body!
The protective multicolored light that once shielded the monster had already been severely weakened by the players' relentless combined attacks, teetering on the brink of collapse!
At that moment, the dragon's impact unleashed a massive burst of light.
The multicolored protective aura around the Devourer of All Things flickered wildly before the players launched another wave of attacks!
The paralyzing effect caused by the dragon's assault prevented the Devourer of All Things from channeling all its protective light to fend off the attacks.
Amidst the cracking explosions, parts of the Devourer of All Things' chest, head, and limbs shattered!
The black holes, which initially had the power to devour and refine, dissipated into pure energy spheres.
As the boss finally showed signs of vulnerability, all the players were overjoyed.
"We've finally broken its defense!"
"Great opportunity! Let's all go in!"
"Are we going to win?"
"As expected of Master Greg Millhauser!"
...
The successive rounds of skill bursts left many players drained, but as top-tier geniuses, they had a good stock of consumables.
One by one, they downed rare recovery potions they would usually hesitate to use...
In an instant, everyone was back at their peak!
Their spirits were high!
Without needing any commands, everyone realized that this rare opportunity had to be seized.
The players went all out!
Many even used arcane skills that burned their life force! Surrounded by various glowing auras, their attacks grew increasingly formidable. Countless skills simultaneously targeted the now-unshielded parts of the Devourer of All Things' body, while Greg Millhauser himself charged forward!
In his hand was a miniature dragon silhouette, reminiscent of the colossal dragon he had summoned earlier. The crystal on his staff had dimmed completely, its energy seemingly exhausted.
Yet, the pressure emanating from the dragon in his hand was no less intimidating than the previous one.
Clearly, Greg Millhauser had another equally powerful close-combat move ready to be unleashed!
A glint of determination flashed in his eyes: "I'll deliver the final blow to this boss and claim the highest damage output!"
Even though the name Devourer of All Things included "simulacrum," the fact that it required the power of the Hall of Valor to suppress it after absorbing energy indicated that this creature wasn't a virtual construct created by the Hall of Valor, but a simulated entity. This meant it would definitely drop loot upon being defeated!
As Greg Millhauser charged forward, the combined skills of countless other players shattered the black hole in the chest of the Devourer of All Things!
Greg Millhauser soared towards the sky!
The miniature dragon in his hand suddenly expanded into a gigantic claw. With a swift motion, he unleashed it!
Slash!
The attack tore the very fabric of the trial world's space, leaving behind three deep spatial rifts corresponding to the claw marks.
The sight was shocking and awe-inspiring!
"Die!" Greg Millhauser's eyes burned with fervor! He seemed to already envision himself receiving the kill rewards, rapidly advancing with his perfect legendary status, and potentially becoming a demigod within decades!
"Damn, the kill's gone!"
"Well, we had to rely on this perfect legendary to win."
"Too bad the final loot will mostly go to him."
"Whatever, I'm just happy to get the trial completion rewards!"
"We're just here for the scraps, sigh, it's a bit disheartening!"
The other players below watched the scene unfold and immediately reached a conclusion.
The battle was over!
The dust had settled!
...
With their excellent combat instincts, the players could gauge the boss's remaining defenses by the sight of its shattered chest cavity. They knew that the Devourer of All Things' head couldn't withstand Greg Millhauser's terrifying final strike!
They were relieved—
Their anxious hearts finally settled. The trial was truly ending, and they could collect their rewards and resurrect back home.
Considering the Hall of Valor's generosity, they had definitely hit the jackpot!
But they also looked on with envy at the perfect legendary's massive finishing move...
Nothing stings more than comparison!
Greg Millhauser wasn't just aiming for the trial rewards. He was also after the boss's loot!
In this trial, he emerged as the biggest winner!
In fact, Greg Millhauser had borrowed the legend points needed for his breakthrough from others—
The players who had died had been forced to lend their legendary assets to the surviving players, who in turn lent them to him.
The players who were still alive had been the ones holding back the boss, allowing Greg Millhauser to achieve his perfect legendary breakthrough!
While the players felt they had gained decent rewards, they couldn't shake the feeling that they had merely been fodder for Greg Millhauser in this trial.
This realization was particularly galling for the proud and talented players!
Just as the players had predicted, the claw tore the head of the Devourer of All Things into pieces!
At this point, the powerful boss was left in a pitiful state, with about a third of its body already shredded, teetering on the brink of death.
But then...
Gurgle, gurgle.
Some sort of energy surged rapidly, emitting ominous sounds.
In an instant, the players' expressions changed!
"This... What is this?"
"Does this boss have no vital point?"
"Wait, Master Greg Millhauser, get out of there!"
The players, who had been envious just moments before, now shouted in alarm!
Get out? Greg Millhauser had already envisioned his future ascension to demigod status, but he was suddenly jolted back to reality!
No, the Devourer of All Things wasn't dead at all!
Greg Millhauser was momentarily stunned, but his body reacted faster than his mind!
He knew the players below wouldn't shout warnings for no reason, so Greg Millhauser quickly activated a lifesaving skill. Since he hadn't been affected by the devouring waves earlier, he managed to phase his body, seemingly preparing to teleport away.
But it was too late!
Just as the Devourer of All Things' head and chest were completely obliterated, it forcibly regenerated its head and chest anew!
This boss had no vital points! Its head and chest were mere decoys!
As Greg Millhauser activated his lifesaving skill, he realized this fact in a horrifying instant.
Then, he felt an immense pain!
At that moment, the other players watched in horror as multiple black holes within the Devourer of All Things' body converged into a massive, crocodile-like maw!
The maw snapped open and then clamped shut with a fierce bite!
Crunch!
Greg Millhauser, the perfect legendary, was severed in half at the waist!
Blood splattered everywhere.
Even being bisected wouldn't necessarily kill Greg Millhauser!
He screamed in agony.
But the next moment, after being cut in half, the Devourer of All Things' giant maw transformed back into black holes!
It completely devoured Greg Millhauser!
In the terrified eyes of countless players—
Their hope, the perfect legendary, the one who was theoretically their only chance to defeat the boss—Master Greg Millhauser—died instantly!
And the most terrifying part was...