Chapter 231 Chapter230-Wrath of the Sea God (2nd update, Cheer me with Power Stones!)
"Blue Sea, is your skill ready yet? If we wait any longer, I'll be done for!" From within the tight clasp of the four Vampire Vines, Adam's muffled shout echoed.
Not far away, Blue Sea responded with a somber tone, "It's ready. Just hold on for a few more seconds..."
John turned curiously to look.
Blue Sea, at some unnoticed moment, had already raised his staff high.
A soft blue glow continuously emanated from the tip of the staff.
The water elements in the air, as if heeding a call, began to frenziedly converge around Blue Sea.
[Tsunami Sky...]
[Sea Element...]
[Sea Wind Assault...]
[Sea Cloud Possession...]
When Blue Sea made his move, he aimed straight at the core of the Desire Treant.
He showcased the most potent strength of his unique "Sea Mage" class - a mana pool much larger than average mages and a swift mana regeneration rate.
Highly damaging spells rapidly hurtled towards the Desire Treant, forcing the monster to retract its Vampire Vines, positioning them as a shield against Blue Sea's magical assault.
This was Blue Sea's best solution to turn the tides of the perilous situation: directly attacking the Desire Treant's main body, compelling it to withdraw its Vampire Vines for defense.
As it turned out, this strategy was indeed effective.
At the very least, Adam had managed to free himself, now standing once more in front of Blue Sea.
He looked utterly disheveled, his hair messy and his body stained with blood.
Even though his Epic armor set had an impressive defense, the dense fangs of the Vampire Vines had still managed to find its weak spots.
Several of the fangs had successfully pierced into Adam's flesh, and he was now bleeding at a rate of 2% per second.
Without hesitation, he swiftly pulled out an uncommon-grade health potion from his backpack and gulped it down, barely stemming his rapid loss of health.
"How are you holding up? Nothing too serious, I hope?" Blue Sea, while maintaining a consistent spell-casting rhythm, murmured softly.
Adam waved dismissively, panting, "I'm not done for yet, but I've expended a lot of energy. It'll take some time before I'm back at my peak..."
Blue Sea furrowed his brows, concern evident in his voice.
"We don't have the luxury of time for a slow recovery. My spells have a casting interval. Soon, you'll need to hold the creature off during its next assault..."
Adam grinned, revealing his white teeth. "Leave it to me. I can't promise much, but as long as I'm standing here, that monster won't lay a finger on you."
Blue Sea nodded slowly.
He had no doubt about Adam's commitment.
Both being top-tier players in the game, they understood that, in moments like this, absolute trust in teammates was paramount.
And deep down, Blue Sea had unwavering faith in Adam's capabilities.
Having known each other for so long, Adam had never once let him down.
It was then that John's amused voice chimed in, "If you two esteemed guild leaders find this fight challenging, perhaps I could step in and handle things..."
Adam and Blue Sea simultaneously shook their heads in refusal.
"Galewind," Adam began, "we can't always rely on your protection. Leave this caliber of monster to us."
John merely offered a faint smile, choosing not to press the matter further.
On the battlefield, the barrage of spells Blue Sea had unleashed in the initial wave finally began to wane.
By a quick count, he had cast nearly a dozen spells in rapid succession.
Above the Desire Treant, a series of faint red numbers denoting damage floated.
[-500, -450, -280, -670...]
Clearly, even with the robust defense offered by its four Vampire Vines, Blue Sea's spells had inflicted some damage on the creature.
Perhaps one might say that the Vines were extensions of the Treant itself.
However, these few hundred points of damage were merely scratches to the Desire Treant, which boasted a five-figure health pool.
It was a mere scratch that barely impacted this elite-level boss's fighting capabilities.
If anything, the damage seemed to incense the Desire Treant further.
Its roars of anger came wave after wave, resounding continuously.
Seeing that the Desire Treant was gearing up to command its four Vampire Vines for another assault, Adam, without hesitation, positioned himself at the forefront.
Blue Sea, in tandem, lifted his staff, preparing to channel his next sequence of spells.
The brief respite had given Adam time to recuperate a little.
Once again, he raised his shield, invoking the "Divine Sanctuary" defensive skill.
A barrier imbued with Holy Light materialized in front of him.
"Blue Sea," Adam said with a deep and commanding voice, full of assurance, "focus all your energy on channeling your power. Leave all the defending to me."
Without any hesitation, Blue Sea opted to abandon all defensive measures, channeling all his magical energy into casting offensive spells.
The pair moved in perfect tandem, as if they had been close battle companions for ages: one defending, the other attacking.
There was no need for superfluous communication; they intuitively found their roles within the team.
John, watching from the side, nodded in silent approval, deeply impressed.
This was the stark difference between top-tier and average players.
Even two individuals who hadn't teamed up much could immediately identify their roles.
Adam, the guild leader of a massive guild, willingly stepped forward, taking on the brunt of the monster's attacks for Blue Sea.
In turn, Blue Sea placed complete trust in his ally, immersing himself in the incantation of his spell, not showing a hint of defense.
The ambient water elements began to converge in the air once more, this time with even greater intensity.
John took a deep breath, the moisture in the air palpable as it filled his nostrils.
It was evident: Blue Sea was preparing to unleash his ultimate.
Sure enough, after Adam painstakingly withstood another wave of attacks from the Desire Treant, Blue Sea, with previously half-closed eyes, suddenly opened them wide.
His eyes were entirely enveloped in a deep azure hue.
He raised his staff, pointing it directly at the roaring Desire Treant.
"Wrath of the Sea God (Legendary Skill) (Level 1): The rage of the Sea God, capable of stirring colossal waves in the ocean to annihilate any who dare to belittle the sea..."
"Upon casting, a vast fog consisting solely of water elements is conjured, enveloping the enemy."
"It directly extracts the water elements within the foe, causing 500 points of true magical damage every second, lasting for five minutes..."
A pale blue mist suddenly coalesced in mid-air, following the direction of Blue Sea's staff and wafting towards its target.
This spell represented the pinnacle of Blue Sea's current magical arsenal, the most potent single-target damage skill exclusive to Sea Mages.
Blue Sea's mastery over this skill was still in its infancy, having only achieved its first level, and he could barely muster the energy to invoke it.
But the initial results seemed promising.
The mist enveloped the Desire Treant, and soon, agonized shrieks of pain emanated from the monster.
Blue Sea lowered his staff, a hint of exhaustion apparent in his eyes.
To cast the Wrath of the Sea God, a legendary skill second only to Divine Skills, Blue Sea had almost drained every ounce of magical energy within him.
It was fortunate that the Sea Mage's unique class had a mana regeneration rate far surpassing ordinary mages.
Otherwise, he might not have managed to complete the spell.
"How's it looking? Does that creature still have the strength to retaliate?" Adam approached Blue Sea, steadying him with a hand, his voice laced with concern.
Blue Sea slowly shook his head, his voice deep and somber.
"I'm not certain. But if my spell took effect as intended, the damage it inflicts is nothing to scoff at. Even if the Desire Treant hasn't been obliterated instantly, it's likely gravely wounded."
As the deep blue mist continued to ensnare the Desire Treant, Blue Sea and Adam seized the moment to recuperate.
Their attention remained unwaveringly fixed on the Desire Treant.
For they both knew well that if the Desire Treant wasn't immediately obliterated by that spell, its ferocity would only amplify in its weakened state.
Creatures of this tier, when whittled down to a certain health threshold, might very likely unleash a berserk mode...
At that moment, John suddenly appeared beside the duo, giving them a wave.
A radiant beam of Holy Light descended from the heavens, enveloping both of them.
[Divine Guardian (Divine Skill): A blessing from the deity, purifying all impurities. Upon activation, a protective barrier emerges, adjustable in size, with the potential to span an area up to 100 yards in diameter. Those within the Divine Guardian's shield remain untouched by corruption, all hex effects nullified, and it can withstand a full-powered strike from enemies below Demigod Level...]
"Galewind... What is this?" Within the confines of the Divine Guardian's barrier, streams of Holy Light caressed their forms, instantly dispelling any adverse conditions.
Their health and mana rapidly rejuvenated...
Adam and Blue Sea, their faces tinged with surprise, looked up only to find John smiling gently.
He spoke with an understated elegance, "A little boost for you two... The energy from this Desire Treant carries a peculiar effect, subtly corroding your beings..."
"I'm quite familiar with such energy. However, since neither of you have encountered it before, it's understandably hard to detect. Even if you triumph over the Desire Treant, this energy won't simply dissipate; it will continue to lurk within you..."
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