Chapter 966: Chapter 966
Having experienced an ambush once, Du You became extra cautious, scanning the surroundings before each battle. The fact that some people could evade his spiritual scouting proved that his ability was not invincible.
As it turned out, defeating a dog did not always yield benefits for pets. After hunting one, Du You found that none of the three of them gained any significant advantage and could only take part of the loot. Moreover, even after the battle ended, they did not acquire any better equipment, only earning a few Crystal Coins.
"Let’s keep going, I refuse to believe I can’t find some suitable advancement materials. There are over thirty Heavenly Disaster Beasts around, and aside from two we can’t handle, the rest are no problem."
Through his investigation, Du You knew that the strongest two were far from the city. He didn’t dare confront them because those two Heavenly Disaster Beasts were fearsome fifth-tiers.
Beasts of this level were even more powerful than Giants within the same tier, which was simply monstrous.
Fortunately, under the laws of this world, the number of Heavenly Disaster Beasts was limited and they even suppressed each other, almost being mortal enemies. Otherwise, no other creatures would have the right to live in this world.
On the third day, the group arrived at the location of a special Heavenly Disaster Beast. "Be careful, this Heavenly Disaster Beast is called a Devouring Beast. Don’t confront its mouth directly or it’ll be dangerous," Du You warned.
The information Du You had gathered marked the uniqueness of this Beast. When he caught sight of it, what struck him the most was its enormous mouth comprising most of its body.
The rest was less clear; all he could see were several short legs, suggesting this Beast was not built for speed. The abilities of its Heavenly Disaster cloud were also quite special - Devouring and Annihilation.
This time, Du You decided not to let the Heavenly Disaster Demonic Dog get involved, as he worried its Heavenly Disaster cloud might be absorbed by the opponent. If its cloud was devoured by another Heavenly Disaster Beast, who knew what the consequences might be.
The three positioned themselves in a triangle and launched long-range attacks. Du You unleashed an Energy Gathering Magic Cannon, but as soon as it touched the opponent’s skin, his Magic Cannon disappeared without a trace.
"Not good, the energy absorption exceeded my limit," Du You realized that his Magic probably couldn’t pose a threat to the adversary. If he were alone, he would definitely flee upon encountering such an enemy.
Luckily, the two sisters switched to normal arrows when they found their energy arrows ineffective.
The Spiral Snipe worked very well, focusing its force in such a way that it couldn’t be easily devoured. Each strike left a massive wound on the Beast, punching a hole with every hit. Fresh chapters posted on 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭·𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢·𝗇𝗲𝘵
Although the Devouring Beast was dangerous, it seemed to have only one move: opening its mouth. Wherever it was pointed, a black beam shot out, annihilating all matter engulfed by the light.
All three had the ability of Instantaneous Movement, so whenever the Beast’s mouth targeted a place, they would not hesitate to teleport away instantly. Fortunately, it wasn’t very fast, and they were able to react in time when it turned.
Lin Yushi didn’t have potent single-target attacks, so she resorted to rapid-fire skills, compensating for quality with quantity. She frequently targeted the wounds inflicted by her sister. If she hit, it would cause tremendous pain to the Devouring Beast, at the very least.
The fight turned into a slow battle of attrition led by the two sisters, as Du You’s magic was utterly useless. Summoning his own Summoned Beast would likely result in it being devoured instantly.
Even if the bubbles might counteract such dark forces, Du You did not dare to gamble. The bubbles had only one life, and once gone, they were truly gone. He was completely useless in this fight.
So, after a grueling five hours, possibly the longest spent battling a Giant Beast, the Devouring Beast was finally on its last breath, unable to move anymore.
"Master, it’s your turn now, this guy can’t move," Lin Yucha said to Du You.
Du You nodded and summoned the Heavenly Disaster Demonic Dog. "Go, approach from behind, avoid the front; it’s very dangerous," he instructed the Heavenly Disaster Demonic Dog.
The Heavenly Disaster Demonic Dog advanced, holding down the Devouring Beast from behind, which finally allowed Du You and the others to relax. Even in the air, the Demonic Dog’s Heavenly Disaster cloud was no match for the Beast, even in its weakened state.
But as the Heavenly Disaster Demonic Dog bit down, the dying Devouring Beast ultimately fell into disadvantage. Its cloud could no longer suppress the Beast, which began to absorb and strengthen itself gradually.
Just when Du You and the others thought all was secure, the Devouring Beast suddenly emitted black light from all around, not just in front but spreading in all directions. Du You’s expression shifted, but before he could recall the Heavenly Disaster Demonic Dog, it was shrouded in the light.
When the light faded, the Heavenly Disaster Demonic Dog had vanished, and Du You’s panel indicated its death. Simultaneously, the Devouring Beast that had unleashed its final move also perished completely, as its core burst open.
"That was terrifying, it’s good we didn’t get close," Du You first felt relief, then some concern. He worried about the effects on the slain Heavenly Disaster Demonic Dog.
But no matter, he would see after summoning it again in a day.
The Devouring Beast’s final annihilation failed to destroy its own body, which lay large and tattered before them. As it was truly dead, approaching it now posed no problem.
"Do you feel it?" Du You asked the others. "I sense my advancement material here – it’s this guy’s giant mouth. It’s a bit large, but if cut out, it should fold."
"Master is so lucky, what skill does this correspond to?" the two inquired.
Due to the initial surge of good fortune, their expectations for Heavenly Disaster Beasts had been set high. But after several days and multiple Beast kills without material gains, they realized it wasn’t so easy.
Indeed, if it were that easy, who knows how many people would come to hunt? By now, there wouldn’t be so many Heavenly Disaster Beasts left in the world. The power unleashed by humans, Professionals, was not something a mere world could withstand.