The Ultimate Taunt
Without much ado, Jiang Han swiftly dashed over, covering the distance until it was sufficient. He raised his foot and stepped on a Sharp Beak Fire Ape, simultaneously activating the War Domain and launching a frenzy of chaotic slashes.
-15487!
-17329!
-19555!
-23144!
...
The Sharp Beak Fire Ape's defense was far inferior to the Lava Stone Monster, and its health wasn't much higher. With Jiang Han's attack exceeding 2000, the killing process was quite rapid.
"Ding!~"
System Prompt: You have used the skill [War Domain], increasing your own attack by 20%, decreasing Sharp Beak Fire Ape's attack by 16%, lasting three minutes!
Evidently, the system determined that the Sharp Beak Fire Ape's level was higher than the Lava Stone Monster, and its attributes slightly stronger, resulting in a weakened attack reduction effect from the War Domain.
"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh..."
Simultaneously, those Sharp Beak Fire Apes picked up pieces of rock from the ground, continuously throwing them at him.
Jiang Han avoided some of them, but still got hit by a few.
-4471!
-4847!
-4741!
...
At present, Jiang Han's health reached a staggering 160,000. Even with numerous Sharp Beak Fire Apes and attacks exceeding a thousand, they couldn't pose a significant threat.
After dealing with one of them in a swift manner, the surrounding Sharp Beak Fire Apes grew even angrier, uttering many words that the system had blocked and filtered.
Unfortunately, their taunts were met with silence from the experienced adversary who knew that ignoring them was the best response.
Three minutes later, Jiang Han, with Malevolent Tread, stepped on the last Sharp Beak Fire Ape at this respawn point, coldly stating, "Short fellow, I'll give you a chance to make amends. What do you say?"
"I-I want, I want, spare me, Your Majesty."
The Sharp Beak Fire Ape looked terrified, trembling all over, finally giving up taunting and desperately nodding like a chick pecking at grains.
"Lead me to your companions."
Since creatures like Sharp Beak Fire Apes could communicate, Jiang Han wanted to try if he could locate the respawn points by leading them.
Perhaps this approach might be impossible in other games, but "Eternal" was unique; such a mechanism might exist.
"Sure."
The Sharp Beak Fire Ape immediately agreed.
"Very well." Jiang Han moved his foot away, letting it stand up. "Lead the way ahead!"
"Okay."
...
Guided by the Sharp Beak Fire Ape, Jiang Han found the next respawn point. Without waiting for them to start a collective taunting mode, he rushed over with the Frost Cloud Sword, engaging in a fierce battle.
After a few minutes, Jiang Han, stepping on another Sharp Beak Fire Ape, revealed an innocent smile, "Lead me to find your companions."
Though these Fire Apes spoke harshly, the experience they provided was rich, offering 3200 points each. Coupled with their low defense, Jiang Han considered them excellent leveling targets.
"Good!"
"Ding!~"
System Prompt: Due to more than a hundred thousand players having talents, the player talent level ranking has opened!
Following behind the Sharp Beak Fire Ape, Jiang Han heard the system notification, feeling curious. He opened the talent level ranking system, observing the latest talent level rankings—
1. [Dominance](SS-grade)
2. [Overlord](S-grade)
3. [Mercy](S-grade)
4. [Plunder](S-grade)
5. [Grace](S-grade)
6. [Rising Winds and Surging Clouds](A-grade)
...
The entire ranking, he alone obtained an SS-grade.
This feeling was truly...
Comfortable!
"Too flashy!" Jiang Han couldn't help shaking his head, enviously saying, "Who's the first? How could they achieve an SS-grade talent? Must be a setup, right?"
It's important to note that only the top ten players with talents have a chance to receive system rewards, obtaining an SS-grade talent. The player who tops the rankings, standing out among countless players, possesses incomprehensible strength that Jiang Han dares not imagine.
With a delighted mood, he arrived at the next respawn point, facing the Sharp Beak Fire Apes with a chaotic slaughter.
A few minutes later, Jiang Han employed the same tactics, continuing the threat, "Lead me to find your companions."
"Ding!~"
System Prompt: Your cruel massacre of Sharp Beak Fire Apes has incurred the hostility of the [Sharp Beak Fire Ape King]!
"Boom, boom, boom..."
The ground trembled slightly as rocks jumped up and down.
In the distance, a giant Sharp Beak Fire Ape, approximately three meters tall with lush fur, rushed over. Its momentum was terrifying, swinging its sturdy arms and roaring angrily, "Who is killing our Sharp Beak Fire Ape tribe?"
Taking advantage of the distance, Jiang Han didn't hesitate to use Eye of Insight to check its attributes—
[Sharp Beak Fire Ape King](Golden-tier BOSS)
Level: 42
Health: 2,000,000
Attack: 1600-1800
Defense: 800-950
Skills: [Rock Throw][Heavy Fist Strike][Ultimate Taunt]
Introduction: Every three years, the Sharp Beak Fire Apes hold a taunting competition. The one with the most powerful taunting skills becomes the leader, reigning over the Fire Ape tribe and enjoying a life of indulgence.
...
A Golden-tier BOSS!
After glancing at the panel, Jiang Han frowned slightly, feeling a bit pressured.
In terms of attack, he did have the upper hand, but he couldn't compete with the Sharp Beak Fire Ape King in terms of defense and health.
Inside the Dark City, he managed to kill Jennifer because of the Purple Thunder Gem's tenfold amplification of all attributes. However, he couldn't waste the last usage of the Purple Thunder Gem on dealing with the Sharp Beak Fire Ape King; that would be a squandering of precious resources.
"Your Majesty, here!" The surviving Sharp Beak Fire Ape saw its leader and hastily pointed at Jiang Han, shouting, "This guy is attacking us!"
"You dare slander me!"
Jiang Han casually drew his sword, cleanly killing it.
"Ah!"
The Sharp Beak Fire Ape King was thoroughly angered, emitting a deafening roar.
"Give it a try. If it doesn't work, I'll slip away..." Jiang Han, confident in his ability to escape, didn't feel the need to evade the hostility. If necessary, he might even resort to the kiting strategy used against the Starry Moon Generals, consuming and grinding down the opponent.
The Sharp Beak Fire Ape King approached, striking with clenched fists, murderous intent soaring. "Die!"
Witnessing this, Jiang Han activated the War Domain, reducing the opponent's attack by 10%. Then, he leaped high into the air, ruthlessly executing Malevolent Tread, kicking it in the face. This dealt 16,570 damage and knocked it down, suppressing it for 0.5 seconds.
"Insect!"
After the Sharp
Beak Fire Ape King fell, it suddenly started taunting, "Is this all you've got?"
"Ding!~"
System Prompt: Please note that the Sharp Beak Fire Ape King is using a special skill, [Ultimate Taunt], utilizing verbal attacks to decrease your attack by 5%. You can gain buffs or debuffs by retaliating!
"!!"
Jiang Han, looking at the system information, was shaken.
Gain buffs or debuffs through verbal retaliation!
This...
Literalizing the power of trash talk?
Originally uninterested in chatting, now that this Ultimate Taunt was activated, he felt motivated!
"Wow, you're so powerful!" While unsheathing his sword, Jiang Han didn't spare the verbal assault, "With your strength, I believe the Sharp Beak Fire Apes under your protection must be very safe, right?"
"Ding!~"
System Prompt: Your verbal attack has lowered the [Sharp Beak Fire Ape King]'s defense by 10%!
This was...
Breaking through the defense?