Elemental Monster Essences

Xuan went to visit the forest some more and found out that there were more monsters available to be integrated. He surmised that his white soul realm was still able to house more monsters inside.

He then went to the north where the fire salamanders were commonly found and his travel was worth it.

They lived in desert lands and the heat was scorching. They breathed fire as Xuan saw them from a distance.

As for his plan, he needed to evade such scorching breath and not get burnt. And so, he devised a plan. He immediately sneaked and hid with the use of his camouflage skill from his basilisk skill and then tried to approach one.

He then soon leaped and then stabbed the head of the fire salamander and then it wiggled to free from his sword.

Xuan in the process was flung and then he rolled to the side. His sword was stuck on the head of the fire salamander. Making him bite his lower lips.

He immediately stood up and then the fire salamander breathed fire at him. He dashed to the side and his hem was burnt to a crisp. Making him pat it away to disperse the fire.

Xuan then saw that the fire salamander was in pain and his sword did its job. It then crashed to the ground and then went weak and limped.

He immediately went to approach the poor fellow and then grabbed his sword. Twisting it in the process.

"Hmmm, the salamander was able to spit fire even with its injuries. Such tenacity." Xuan then clicked his tongue.

He immediately saw its monster soul essence and then harvested it. He then integrated it into his soul realm.

Fire breath, Grow limb, Spit lava, Scorching cloak, Tail whip, Firewall, Slow regeneration skill obtained.

Fire salamanders have high resilience and have fire element attacks!

The next monster was called slime. It was mostly found in peaceful grasslands and he ventured there. The wind was brushing his cheeks and it felt cold for a moment.

He alas arrived at the place and then started hunting slimes. One slime appeared and then he was astonished that they were duplicating. Bouncing at him to attack.

With as easy as slashing them all up, he panted as he saw them duplicating one after another. But, he was able to kill them before one could duplicate some more.

With the tiring battle, he gathered their monster essence and then integrated them. Albeit tiring, he was excited.

Bounce, Duplicate, Absorb, Internal storage, High-speed regeneration, Analyze skill acquired.

Slimes were peaceful creatures with great abilities!

Xuan then immediately went on and went to find more monsters. By the rivers of the forest lay monsters that have electrical abilities. They were none other than Electric eels. He went to venture there and then found what he sought. The monsters were swimming in the rivers and they were hard to find.

And so, Xuan went to the rivers and then fished there. Minding that the Electric eels liked a certain bait that was their favorite food. The lizard fish.

They were effective baits for them.

And so he hunted them and then trapped two. He immediately went fishing and then waited for the Electric eel to give it a bite. And so, he waited and the time went by so fast.

The bait succeeded and it was pulled!

Xuan then went to grab the pole and pulled. Making him exert his strength with all he got. The Electric eel then went electrocuting him but it was already in mid-air. Making it crash to the ground with a such heavy and big body.

Xuan then stabbed it and then saw that it was not moving anymore. Ainz then went to harvest its monster soul essence and then integrated with it.

Electrocute, Paralyzing emission, Crippling Tackle, Dive, Electrocuting cloak, Electro burst, Electromagnetic pulse, Paralyzing shockwave acquired.

Electric Eels were dreadful monsters that have electrical capabilities!

The next target was the Ice turtles that reside just near his location. He then went towards their habitat just on the side of the river and then saw them playing with each other. One immediately saw Xuan and then it was alerted.

Xuan then drew his sword and then prepared for battle.

It spat water gun skill and then Ainz side-stepped on the side. Nearly getting hit.

"Oh, sheesh! This is troublesome!"

He immediately dashed towards the turtle and then slashed diagonally. The turtle used a bubble barrier and it just deflected his slash.

Boing!

His slash was not effective!

Xuan then was attacked with ice spikes that were made by the ice turtle. Launching his attack toward Xuan.

Xuan then blocked the spikes and then dashed toward the ice turtle. Slashing it afterward. This time, it did not have a bubble barrier. Thus killing it in the process.

Xuan then harvested the monster's soul essence and integrated it inside him.

Water gun, Water blade, Water bullet, Bubble barrier, Ice spikes, Ice bullets, Bubble bomb skill acquired.

Upon his reap, Xuan felt that he integrated many monsters. But he still has slots to spare. As he watched his soul realm, it still has space.

Soon after, he went to his next destination. His next monster to hunt was the Earth giant tortoise. Their habitat was located in the forest near the rivers. Xuan then arrived at the designated place and then saw one.

Xuan then drew his sword and prepared for combat. The monster then attacked with its skill Earthen stomp. Making the ground vibrate and Xuan was left out of balance.

He then stood up after its attack. Xuan then ran towards the enemy and slashed its shell. Albeit hardy, he was able to leave some scratch. The tortoise then used another skill Rumble. Making the ground shake for several seconds.

Xuan leaped and then stepped back from its area of effect. The turtle then used Earth spike and threw it toward him. Making Xuan deflect the spikes and evaded some. His sword sounded with every spike that he deflected.

The enemy then used Rising earthen rock on his foothold and Xuan was flung upwards. The enemy then used another earth spike toward him and he was having difficulty deflecting it.

Xuan then landed on the ground and was assaulted with a Rolling boulder skill of the tortoise. Making him roll to the side as he evaded it.

Xuan then dashed toward the enemy and then slashed vehemently. Not making it to use another skill. Chipping its health off. Making its life ebb away. It also has huge health points that made Xuan have a hard time.

After killing it, Xuan then harvested its monster soul essence. Integrating it into his soul realm.

Earthen stomp, Rumble, Earth spike

Rising earthen rock, rolling boulder skill acquired.

The next monster was the Slaying mantis. Located inside the forest where they resided. Xuan then hunted for them.

He scanned the forest and then found after several minutes of finding tracks. They were not living in groups and so Xuan have a better chance to duel one.

He immediately saw one and then attacked it. Their blades clashed and Xuan was attacked with its Wind blade skill. Making evade in hair's breadth.

He then was attacked with its skill Flurry attack. Xuan's sword was battered with a flurry of blows and he deflected each slash. Clunking of metal resonated into the forest.

The enemy then used Footwork and Raise sensitivity and its movements became faster. Making Ainz a bit in a bind. The enemy then used a Double slash and Xuan block its attack. He immediately kicked the slaying mantis away from him.

He approached the enemy once again and then it used Pump skill. The enemy became stronger with each use of the skill. And so, Xuan didn't let it have higher strength. He attacked with his sword. Slashing it non-stop made the Slaying mantis have difficulty repelling his attacks. Xuan then made it have a hard time and he slashed until one of its arms was cut. Making its hands drop to the ground.

"A chance!"

Xuan then attacked with more fury. The monster was having difficulty blocking his attacks as it only has one arm to defend. And so Xuan slashed and successfully cut its remaining arm off and the next one was its head.

Its head soon rolled on the ground and then Xuan harvested its monster soul essence. Absorbing it and integrating it into his soul realm.

Wind blade, Reaper slash, Gust, Double slash, Flurry attack, Footwork, Raise sensitivity, Pump skill acquired.