With his newfound Celestial powers, Elian felt an overwhelming surge of strength coursing through his veins. The night was still young, and he had no intention of stopping now.
His red eyes scanned the dense Shadowveil Forest, searching for more prey.
Suddenly, the ground rumbled, and an eight-legged beast emerged from the darkness—a Night Stalker Tarantula.
[Beast Identified: Night Stalker Tarantula]
Level: 9
Rank: Mid-Tier
Abilities: Shadow Web, Poisonous Fangs, Night Vision
Weakness: Fire & Lightning
The massive spider, with onyx-black chitin, glowing violet eyes, and legs sharper than swords, moved with terrifying agility. It let out a high-pitched screech and lunged at Elian with deadly precision.
"Inferno Wave."
Elian flicked his wrist, and a massive wave of scorching fire erupted, engulfing the beast. The Night Stalker shrieked, its body writhing as flames consumed it, turning it into a pile of burnt chitin.
DING!
— [EXP Gained: 400] —
Elian barely had time to react before another opponent emerged—a Steelback Direwolf.
[Beast Identified: Steelback Direwolf]
Level: 10
Rank: Mid-Tier
Abilities: Steel Reinforced Fur, Enhanced Speed, Howling Fury
Weakness: Piercing Attacks
The silver-furred beast, nearly twice the size of a normal wolf, let out a ferocious howl, causing the air to tremble. Its metallic fur gleamed under the moonlight, reflecting Elian's own fiery glow.
Elian grinned. A challenge.
The Steelback Direwolf charged, its claws glowing silver, slashing toward him with inhuman speed.
"Shadow Step."
Elian vanished in an instant, reappearing behind the beast. Before it could react, he summoned a Tsunami Surge, crashing down upon the wolf with crushing force.
The Direwolf whimpered, struggling against the powerful torrent of water, but Elian wasn't done.
"Meteor Burst."
A flaming projectile shot down from above, exploding upon impact, shattering the beast's steel-coated ribs. The Direwolf collapsed, unmoving.
DING!
— [EXP Gained: 600] —
Another kill.
Elian felt his body tingle as the system's familiar notification appeared.
DING!
— [LEVEL UP!] —
— [Current Level: 11] —
— [+5 Attribute Points Earned] —
— [+5 Skill Points Earned] —
A satisfied smirk played on Elian's lips.
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Elian opened his skill tab and navigated to his Space Ability. He had 5 skill points, and Teleportation cost 5 to unlock.
Without hesitation, he allocated the points.
— [New Sub-Skill Unlocked: Teleportation] —
Allows instant movement to any location within a 50-meter radius. Distance increases with mastery.
A faint blue glow encased Elian's body for a brief moment before fading.
He clenched his fist. With this, mobility won't be an issue anymore.
Satisfied with his progress, Elian decided to head home.
With a thought, he activated Teleportation—his body shimmering before instantly reappearing just outside his house.
The rush of spatial movement sent a chill through his nerves, but it was exhilarating.
Stepping inside, he exhaled deeply, rolling his shoulders.
Tomorrow, the event would be starting.
Elian grinned, his crimson eyes flashing with anticipation.
"Let's see who dares to stand in my way."