FEAR

"I'm still stronger though," mumbled King Lee, crossing his arms on his chest. He's watching Liu Kai do all the work, killing everyone that moves in the area using his scythes. He took advantage of Liu Kai's killing spree to rest and regain some stamina. But suddenly, something weird entered his perception.

"What's this!?" King Lee tilted his head side to side, trying to find the powerful presence he suddenly felt. Curious to figure out whose aura it was, he closed his eyes to expand his perception.

'Among these giant bugs, there's one that has a stronger presence,' King Lee said to himself.

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Clomp, clomp, clomp!

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They heard massive treads coming closer to them.

'What's that? It's emanating a powerful aura!' King Lee struggled to locate its exact location because they are riddled with creatures that have the same aura. Thankfully, the treads that came closer gave him a hint of where it's coming from.

"What the heck is that? It looks like a water strider," asserted King Lee, assessing the giant bug that has a stronger aura. Liu Kai looked at it too, smirking, pleased about his new enemy, or prey based on the looks he's giving.

Because of the branches and vines surrounding its entire body, King Lee can't easily identify the bug. Perhaps because of the coating they have, their presence is similar to each other, like they are the same beings, even though their shape tells a different story.

"That's dangerous," King Lee gasped as he suddenly felt an icy breeze that raised all the hairs around his body.

"LIU KAI WATCH OUT FOR THAT GIANT BUG!!!" King Lee warned Liu Kai, who was already walking closer to it, smiling like an idiot.

"Assassin bug, huh? Let's see what you got!" Liu Kai knew what kind of bug it was just from his first glance at it earlier. He felt unsatisfied since earlier and happy about the new challenge he's going to face and glared at it before he pounced forward.

[Activate Probability]

[You can no longer use probability]

After using Probability five times earlier to protect Karden, the system didn't allow him for another usage. He disregarded the messages on his head and sprinted to strike.

GRAAAAAAH!!!

Liu Kai shouted as he tried to slice its long proboscis. Unfortunately, its thick armor and exoskeleton protected it from getting harm. Giant assassin bug is an S-Rated Bug, and it's hard to kill even for a group of skilled people.

But with its additional thick armor of the woods and plants, it is now stronger than normal S-Rated. Not to mention that it will regenerate if it suffers damage and even revives itself.

The giant assassin bug hurled Liu Kai in the air, using its long proboscis, and then shattered him down to the ground.

KROAAAAH!!!

The bug raised its long proboscis, celebrating its win already. It then pierced Liu Kai's lower torso, creating a hole in his armors. The stab penetrated his skin, but it's still shallow to kill Liu Kai.

"LIU KAI!!!" yelled King Lee, who tried to help, but he can't because he is being attacked by several giant bugs.

'Tsk! I can't help. This is harder than I thought,' King Lee thought to himself, parrying the attacks of the bugs. King Lee was good at taking care of himself but his martial arts are limited on close range and barely effective fighting multiple enemies at once for a long period. Having no choice, he focused on fighting the enemies in front of him before he could help Liu Kai.

[Health is reduced to 10%]

200 total points are now added on all of your stats.

[Stats updated]

[Status Window]

Agility: 87(+200)*

Power: 78(+200)*

Stamina: 43(+200)*

Mentality: 45(+200)*

Durability: 41(+200)*

Perception: 47(+200)*

*Temporarily added.

[Your Skill Berserk's Hidden effect: FEAR will now commence]

-All enemies will experience great fear from you.

Thick dark clouds hovered above the horizon, flashing lightning constantly and producing loud thunders. A strong wind encircled Liu Kai and formed a tornado that dragged everything within.

"Ahhhh! What's going on?" complained King Lee. He docked to grab the ground using his hands, trying his best not to get carried away by the turbulent wind as his long black braided hair at the back of his head fluttered with it.

King Lee and the bugs stopped fighting, trying their best to remain on their ground as the windstorm sought to take them all. It uproots some trees, spins with the twister, and some swayed crazily by the thunderstorm.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

In the eye of the tornado, Liu Kai's loud laugh can be heard amidst the heavy wind and strong thunders.

"You dare to celebrate in front of me, thinking that I'm dead or something? Now, that's just presumptuous!!!"

Liu Kai cut off the giant assassin bug's proboscis using his dual scythes to remove it from him. He pulled the proboscis and threw it out. The giant assassin bug flew a few meters away and suffered significant damage. The scythes' skulls change its expression from poker face to grin, pleased with Liu Kai's influence over it. The red aura surrounding its blade, making it appear more menacing.

The thunderstorm and tornado abruptly ceased, revealing Liu Kai removing his cloak and tunic. At that moment, everything suddenly went silent and everyone focused on Liu Kai.

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" Liu Kai laughed continuously, as he walked closer to King Lee.

King Lee felt a murderous aura from Liu Kai that made all the giant bugs focus on him and neglect King Lee.

'Liu Kai, what happened to you?' King Lee thought to himself after seeing Liu Kai.

Liu Kai's canine teeth are sharper and longer. His whole body is almost crimson red and the veins all over his body pops out. His pupils are sparkling red and the sclera of his eye turned jet black. And his now black nails are longer and sharper.

'He's like a beast wearing a form of a human,' said King Lee, frozen on his feet. Liu Kai's murderous aura sent chills down on his spine, rendering him immobile.

He radiated powerful pressure that made everyone fear him—even King Lee, who put up his guard subconsciously.

'Why I'm putting my guard up? He's my comrade, yet my body is wary of him.' King Lee talked to himself, shaking while observing Liu Kai walk towards him.

"Ahhh~ Subarashii~ You're finally showing the glimpse of your true power, young master!" An old man said hiding behind the trees observing Liu Kai.

"Kekekeke! My King Seignour would be so proud," The old man added, gripping the trunk in front of him and shaking in laughter.