Challenge the Water Qilin
When the undead turned into a phantom, slowly dissipating in the trial ground, the next stage commenced, granting no respite to Jiang Han.
"Ding! ~"
System prompt: Please eliminate enemies within ten minutes. If successfully accomplished, the talent acquisition range will ascend to A~D tier; if unsuccessful, it will be B~D tier!
Undoubtedly, the difficulty of this trial will progressively increase until it reaches its utmost challenge or ends in defeat against the adversaries.
"Howl!"
A demonized wild wolf, entirely covered in crimson fur, appeared in Jiang Han's field of vision, boasting a level of 20!
[Demonized Wild Wolf] (Common Monster)
Level: 20
Health: 30,000
Attack: 130-140
Defense: 80
Skill: [Bite]
Introduction: One of the phantoms in the heavenly trial. Defeating it signifies you are a qualified adventurer.
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At the same time, Jiang Han's level was passively raised to 20, surpassing his real level in the game.
Having examined the attributes of the demonized wild wolf, Jiang Han felt at ease. Despite the absence of weapons and armor, with the growth star rating and the passive effects of the Art of Slaughter, he was confident. As the demonized wild wolf lunged at him, Jiang Han retaliated with a barrage of punches, pummeling the creature until it soared through the air. With a casual demeanor, he declared, "Wing Chun, Jiang Han."
"Howl!"
Unfortunately, the demonized wild wolf failed to comprehend the terror it faced in the presence of a formidable martial artist, persisting in its mad charge and ultimately succumbing to a relentless beating.
In the end, it was beaten to death.
"Clearly, a wild wolf is no match in the face of authentic Wing Chun." Having completed the kill, Jiang Han couldn't help but offer a self-assessment.
"Ding! ~"
System prompt: Congratulations, you have met the conditions. The talent acquisition range is upgraded to A~D tier!
"Swoosh!"
Upon successfully passing another stage of the heavenly trial, the next system prompt immediately followed, indicating that defeating the next enemy would expand the talent acquisition range to S~D.
"It seems not too challenging." Jiang Han felt a bit strange.
Not due to arrogance, but rather the notion that the demonized wild wolf could hardly obstruct numerous individuals, resulting in most talents acquired being of B, C, or D grades.
No time for further contemplation; the next adversary appeared.
This time, a human soldier, still classified as a common monster, but with a level of thirty.
As both lacked weapons, they engaged in a brawl, exchanging blows. Yet, Jiang Han's mastery of Wing Chun proved superior, securing victory and naturally elevating the talent acquisition range to S~D!
"Next should be talents of SS grade." Jiang Han pondered with suspicion.
To be honest, the process seemed somewhat effortless, at least up to this point, still well within his control regarding talent adjustments.
However, Jiang Han was mistaken. The subsequent system alert shattered his doubts.
"Ding! ~"
System prompt: Please eliminate enemies within ten minutes. If successfully accomplished, the talent acquisition range will ascend to S~B tier; if unsuccessful, it will be S~D tier!
"..."
In an instant, Jiang Han had an epiphany.
Upper limit!
The preceding challenges aimed solely at increasing the upper limit of talent acquisition levels. The upcoming challenges aimed at raising the lower limit!
In other words, the recent battles, even if successfully completed, might yield only D-grade talents. The prospect of obtaining S-grade talents depended on luck.
"So that's how it is." Jiang Han took a deep breath, maintaining his composure.
He was eager to witness the difficulty of the upcoming challenges!
"Howl!"
The phantom of the human soldier dissipated, and before Jiang Han stood a young tiger with purple wings on its back.
The tiger's fur was a light yellow with black stripes, its size relatively small, reaching only to Jiang Han's knees. Despite its apparent youth, an indescribable pressure emanated from it.
It stared at Jiang Han with its eyes resembling purple gems, radiating a menacing aura. As it entered battle mode, electric currents surrounded its wings, making it appear formidable.
[Purple Winged Tiger Cub] (Dark Gold-level BOSS)
Level: 1
Health: 50,000
Attack: 360-380
Defense: 150-150
Skills: [Wings of Thunder], [Roar of Thunder], [Royal Majesty], [Divine Retribution of Thunder]
Introduction: A powerful tiger species from the top of the Thundercloud Mountains, equipped with thunder wings. Despite being in its infancy, it is not an adversary an ordinary adventurer can challenge. The phantom formed by it will be your nightmare.
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Ferocious!
Especially its level, indicating the unimaginable strength it would possess in the future.
However, Jiang Han remained calm.
Indeed, in its current state, the Purple Winged Tiger Cub would undoubtedly defeat him as they were both level 1. However, the system wouldn't be so cruel to players. It raised Jiang Han's level to 40, leveraging his substantial growth advantage in the attribute department.
Without hesitation, Jiang Han chose to take the initiative, swiftly closing the distance. A single punch landed on the tiger's forehead.
-4050!
A staggering amount of damage!
Jiang Han was not surprised. At level 40, his attack reached a high of 576 points, capable of significantly breaking through defense.
"Howl!"
Under the attack, the Purple Winged Tiger Cub entered a state of fury. As it spread its purple wings, preparing to take flight, Jiang Han seized the initiative. Leaping into the air, he stomped on its head, bringing it back to the ground. Relentlessly following up with a frenzy of strikes, he prevented the tiger from taking to the skies, depriving it of the opportunity to counterattack.
In a short thirty seconds, the Purple Winged Tiger Cub's health reached its limit.
"Crack!"
From the void, a thunderbolt suddenly struck Jiang Han, inflicting considerable damage and depleting one-third of his health.
"Ding! ~"
System prompt: You were hit by the Purple Winged Tiger Cub's [Divine Retribution of Thunder], losing 6757 health!
With a punch landing, Jiang Han uttered, "Die!"
"Ding! ~"
System prompt: Congratulations, you have met the conditions. The talent acquisition range is upgraded to S~B tier!
"Ding! ~"
System prompt: Congratulations on defeating the Purple Winged Tiger Cub. Reward: +5 Free Attribute Points!
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An unexpected delight?
Jiang Han opened the character panel, allocating all attribute points to attack.
At present, free attribute points seemed exceptionally precious, akin to rewards obtainable only through achievements of significant honor. Until now, apart from the kill of the Purple Winged Tiger Cub, his previous gains were from Bronze-level first kills, Silver-level first kills, and the first class change.
He then shifted his attention to the newly formed phantom. Before him materialized a creature with a blue body, possessing a lion's head, deer's antlers, tiger's eyes, deer's body, dragon's scales, and ox's tail. Enveloped in a mist of blue water vapor, its surface radiated a
shimmering blue light, exuding an aura of divine invincibility.
"This..."
Jiang Han involuntarily swallowed a mouthful of saliva, his eyes widening.
Damn, is the challenge really this difficult?
[Water Qilin] (Immortal-level BOSS)