Compared to two years ago, Kevin's Dragon Breath was much more powerful, and his movements were much more skillful. He seemed to be at ease.
Since there were four Kevin clones after the mirror image, it was very difficult for Bai Xiaowen to effectively interrupt Kevin's Dragon Breath when all the summoned creatures were frozen. At least, he couldn't use any single-target interrupting skills.
Fortunately, Bai Xiaowen still had a range of skills.
Deterrence!
A strong aura spread out, and the four Kevin clones fell into a temporary state of Fear! The fire energy that hadn't been condensed by the Dragon Breath quickly dissipated.
In fact, for such a powerful spell, it was best to interrupt it at the moment before it was released. This could cause a serious backlash to the caster.
However, this gamble of interrupting was often accompanied by risks. If the caster didn't understand the target's casting speed or didn't understand the target's casting speed, it was easy to miss the opportunity to interrupt and let the opponent successfully cast the spell.
Bai Xiaowen understood the rules of the Spiritual Realm about the effects of "interruptions."
There were different types of interruptions.
The more common interruptions were "forced imbalance or displacement," such as the Shield Bash of the Skeleton Shield Bearer, the Whirlwind Slash of the Skeleton Warrior, and Li Shuyi's Brutal Charge.
Another common interrupting method was "applied control," which included but was not limited to fear, charm, transformation, paralysis, taunt, stun, and so on.
The third interrupting method was "silence," such as "muting," "strangling," "punching," "censure," and so on.
These three interruptions were violent means to cause the opponent to automatically stop casting spells. It was equivalent to the target not casting the corresponding spell. Of course, the spell wouldn't enter the cooldown period. After the control effect ended, the target could still continue to cast spells.
In addition to the above three interruptions, there was also a relatively rare interrupting method, which was professional interrupting spells — spells that didn't have any other effects other than interrupting the casting of spells.
For example, "Counterspell," "Devouring Spell," and so on.
These professional interruptions not only interrupted the target's casting of spells, but also caused the spell to enter the cooldown period. The target wouldn't be able to cast the spell again, but they could still move, make normal attacks, or cast other spells.
Compared to the three methods mentioned above, each of them had their own advantages and disadvantages. This method was most suitable for dealing with spell-type Bosses.
In terms of principle, Counterspell was to destroy the "spell model" that the opponent was constructing in advance. This concept was not commonly used by the Awakened who relied on their skill bars to fight. It involved a deeper core of the spiritual world's rules, but according to the research of the experts, it did make sense.
When the spell model was destroyed, it was equivalent to the caster casting a failed spell. The spell would enter a cooldown period, and the mental strength lost would not be returned. If one had a good grasp of the Counterspell skill, they could even create a tyrannical effect where the same type of spell couldn't be cast for several seconds. This effect was often reflected in the additional effects of Counterspell after it was upgraded to LV4 or LV7.
On the battlefield, all four Kevin's were under Fear at the same time. Bai Xiaowen could fire one shot at a time to test out Kevin's real body.
The mirror images exploded one by one. Bai Xiaowen's third shot finally hit Kevin's real body between the eyebrows. Blood splattered everywhere!
Kevin was in a daze. The shadow of an Orc Warchief roared and rushed toward him. The destructive aura made Kevin's heart palpitate inexplicably, and his HP decreased by another chunk.
"Damn it!"
Kevin was very angry. He clearly remembered how weak this Dior Kail Bloom was two years ago. If it wasn't for the other party's tricks, he could have easily killed him.
Now, Dio had grown to such a terrifying level, and even after killing the two leaders, the Vampire Lord and the Death Knight, he was still able to beat Kevin into such a sorry state. This made Kevin, who had always been proud of himself, feel very frustrated.
That's right. Kevin had followed Bai Xiaowen all the way and saw the process of him killing the Vampire Lord on the first floor.
To be honest, the Vampire Lord's strength was stronger than the Death Knight, but its intelligence was suppressed by Bai Xiaowen. The Night Demon's bat swarm also collided with Bai Xiaowen's Shiki Orochi, so it didn't cause much damage to Bai Xiaowen's strength. Therefore, Kevin continued to wait patiently until the Death Knight replaced nearly half of the summoned creatures, including the Butcher. Only then did he make the decision to appear.
This is all thanks to the Soul Stone. The Soul Stone should have been mine.
The more arrogant a person was, the harder it was for him to admit the excellence of others. When Kevin saw how strong Bai Xiaowen was, he only felt jealous.
"Damn Dior … No matter what price I have to pay, I will take back the Soul Stone!"
Kevin suddenly took out an ancient scroll, and in an instant, it shone brightly! Strong magical waves spread. Looking at his expression, it was obvious that he was in pain.
Layers of black fog suddenly appeared on the ground around Kevin. Deathly white arms stretched out from the cracks in the ground and firmly grasped the ankles of Bai Xiaowen, Li Shuyi, and all the summoned creatures. After being grabbed, except for Kevin, who was still in the middle of casting the spell, everyone's life points slowly decreased.
S-grade Scroll: Undead Touch.
Based on his insight, Bai Xiaowen received a notification from the Spiritual Realm's rules. He felt a little helpless. Kevin was indeed one of the top Archmages in the Northern Region. He was so rich that he took out an S-grade scroll just like that.
"Master Kevin, you're such a spendthrift," Bai Xiaowen said bitterly.
"Enough! This is an ancient scroll that I found in the frozen tomb. It's not a waste to use it on you. As long as I get the Soul Stone and absorb its power, I'll be able to create such powerful Undead Magic Scrolls myself! "
Kevin's face showed a hint of madness. He opened his arms and shouted passionately, "Turn into bones under the Undead Touch!"
Colorful light flashed on Kevin's body. Bai Xiaowen recognized it. It was the Arcane Shield that he had cast before. It could block single-target spells and also offset the damage of AoE spells.
Kevin used this spell to prevent Bai Xiaowen from having any other tricks up his sleeve and interrupting the casting of the Undead Touch again.
"Tsk."
Bai Xiaowen sighed and raised his hand slightly.
A giant wolf the size of an adult buffalo appeared in front of Bai Xiaowen out of thin air.
The wolf pack's leader Wrath Claw. Its fur was glossy and smooth like silk ribbons. Its green eyes shone with a fierce light.
Kevin was stunned for a moment. With his eyesight, he could of course see the strength of the Wrath Claw.
"You … How could you hide such a summoned beast! It's a living being, not an Undead! "
"Why not?" Bai Xiaowen said with a smile. "Speaking of which, I have to thank you, Master Kevin. You were the one who helped me infuse the Soul Stone with the soul essence of a powerful creature. It allowed me to achieve my goal perfectly and not be limited to the path of a Necromancer. Not only can I summon Undead creatures, but I can also summon other races. "
Wrath Claw snorted and two streams of hot air came out of its nostrils. It stared at Kevin maliciously.
The Undead Touch was a large-scale, continuous control spell. As soon as the Wrath Claw appeared, countless white arms reached out from the ground and pulled at its four legs.
Kevin was indeed an Archmage. He had a strong mental fortitude. He sneered and said, "You've been hiding this powerful beast to lure me out … Alright, I admit that I underestimated you. But the situation hasn't changed! The Undead Touch has also sealed this stupid wolf's movements. It can't threaten me at all! "
"Is that so?"
Bai Xiaowen smiled and shook his head. He put one hand on the Wrath Claw's hind leg and the four-colored runes flashed.
Finally, they turned into a red Berserk Rune!
Wrath Claw howled at the sky, its fur quickly turning red. The white arms under its feet were like leeches that had encountered salt. They quickly shrank and burrowed back into the ground.
Wrath Claw was as fast as the wind. It pounced in front of Kevin in an instant and clawed at him! Kevin's Arcane Shield was useless against physical attacks. He was hit by the claw and blood splattered everywhere.
Kevin cried out in pain. As a respected Archmage, he lacked the experience to face a powerful Commander level beast. He could only activate Flaming Haste. Flames spurted out from the soles of his feet as he fled quickly. Every time he found an opening, he would activate his wand and shoot out a series of fine ice shards from the tip. He fought with the Wrath Claw.
These ice shards originally had a decelerating effect. However, Wrath Claw was under the effect of the Berserk Rune. It was not afraid of being controlled at all. Kevin's spells could only reduce the Wrath Claw's HP.
Wrath Claw shared HP with Bai Xiaowen. Its total HP was more than 600 points. It was as stable as an old dog. Kevin's attacks would only activate Wrath Claw's Blood Rage passive, making it more dangerous.
Bai Xiaowen had used up a lot of his Spiritual Power. He took out an item from the Jiajing Plane: Freehand Writing Record.
[Freehand Writing Record: This is the essay of Xu Wei, a scholar from the Ming Dynasty. After reading it, one's Spiritual Power will be restored every second for 30 seconds. Usage: 3/3. Special item.]
After using it, Bai Xiaowen's Spiritual Power, which had been in danger, rose at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Bai Xiaowen put away the remaining two uses of Freehand Writing Record. He held his gun with both hands and activated the Desert Eagle's Rapid Fire mode!
Although Kevin was moving at an astonishing speed under the effect of Flaming Haste, Bai Xiaowen had the Level-7 shooting ability! Without anyone interfering, the hit rate of all kinds of predictive shots was still impressive.
Bai Xiaowen aimed his gun at Kevin's legs. He knew that it would be difficult to hit the vital parts of the enemy's body when they were moving at high speed. It would be better to shoot at the legs. It would be best if he could accumulate the damage to the legs and make it easier for the Wrath Claw to chase after him.
The continuous bullets replaced accuracy with quantity. Finally, three shots hit the same spot. Kevin's thigh was bleeding profusely! Even though he was in the Blazing Haste state, his footsteps became staggered, like an old man past his prime.
The Wrath Claw obviously wouldn't let him go. It pounced forward and used its Bite and Lacerate skills. The attacks were also focused on Kevin's legs!
Crack! The Wrath Claw's attack was a critical hit. A large piece of flesh was torn off one of Kevin's legs, revealing white bone stubble. The Wrath Claw then bit down and broke Kevin's leg bone!
Kevin fell to the ground with a thud. The Wrath Claw's claws were already on his shoulders. Fear finally appeared on his face.
"Dior! You can't kill me … If you kill me, you'll have no place in the rebel army! The Usok won't care if you have a good reason or not! "
"And then?" Bai Xiaowen shook his head. "Mage Kevin, I didn't expect you to be so naive. You've tried to kill me time and time again. How can I let you go?"
The Wrath Claw pressed down with its claws. Kevin was pressed to the ground under the double suppression of Strength and Dexterity. This wasn't a suppressive skill. It was just a suppression of attributes.
"I'm willing to redeem … my life! Spell books, magic scrolls, potions, and treasures … I can give you anything you want! " Under the Wrath Claw's biting and Bai Xiaowen's long-range attacks, Kevin's voice was intermittent, mixed with painful howls.
"Goodbye, Mage Kevin."
Bai Xiaowen exhaled softly. The last shot hit Kevin's temple. It was a critical hit and a vital hit. Kevin's last bit of health was gone.
A large golden treasure chest appeared.
The effect of the Undead Touch had long since disappeared. Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi walked over and looked at the black-robed mage Kevin's body lying on the ground.
Once upon a time, Kevin was extremely powerful. Like Gloria, he was a Boss that Bai Xiaowen had to look up to.
But now, Bai Xiaowen was able to stand in front of these high-leveled bosses with his head held high.
The Wrath Claw hadn't come out for air for a long time. It licked Bai Xiaowen's palm affectionately. Bai Xiaowen raised his hand and stroked the Wrath Claw's big furry head. The Wrath Claw obediently lowered its head, and its big head gently rubbed against Bai Xiaowen's palm.
"Let's go to the main node room in front. We'll have a good rest and recover."
Bai Xiaowen collected the treasure chest that Kevin had dropped. Two people and one wolf, along with the other summoned Undead creatures, stepped through the door.
The main node room was much larger than normal rooms. There was an indescribable sense of oppression, as if there was an invisible energy permeating the room. After entering the room, Bai Xiaowen, Li Shuyi, and the Wrath Claw's "Yin energy" status finally disappeared.
"Xiaowen, did you know that Kevin was following us?" Li Shuyi asked.
Bai Xiaowen nodded slightly. "Yes, Kevin's appearance didn't surprise me."
"This underground tomb is so dangerous. How did a mage like him, who can't fight in close combat, get in? And he followed us all the way without losing us? "Li Shuyi was curious.
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