Chapter 71: Give Me a Critical Hit! |
As Guan Shan fired his gun, the BOSS's information appeared before him.
[BOSS: Grim Reaper (lv.17)]
[HP: 5600/8000]
[Description: Open your eyes, close your eyes, death is but a moment away.]
The "Grim Reaper" trapped by the Bear Trap let out a hoarse, terrifying roar.
"Roar—"
It had a shriveled, skeletal face, pale, ghostly eyes burning like ghostly flames, a long neck, and a body far larger than the door frame.
Its body was composed of countless small limbs—hands, feet, hair, skin, or bones—mixed together like being thrown into a blender, haphazardly pieced together, along with four larger claws.
Additionally, many parts that hadn't been fully integrated sprouted from its body like branches, clinging to the walls of the cell with apparent vitality.
At least when it pushed the door and extended its hand, Guan Shan initially thought it would resemble a traditional Grim Reaper.
Skeleton, black robe, scythe.
Who would have thought that the hand pushing the door was merely a decoration...
As for the scythe?
The sharp, sickle-like bone spurs protruding from beneath the cloak, resembling insect mandibles, must be it.
It's quite abstract.
One of the "Grim Reaper's" massive claws held a pitch-black bell. When shaken, it emitted an ear-piercing, shrill sound like a scream.
The Bear Trap Guan Shan had set interrupted the sound, but the initial two rings caused him severe discomfort.
"Ugh..."
Before Guan Shan could feel pleased, he felt like vomiting, his insides churning as if a steamroller had crushed him.
Though there was no pain, he felt a twisting and shifting inside him, and his semi-transparent body flickered as if experiencing signal interference.
"That bell is a weapon against ghosts!"
Guan Shan immediately judged, feeling a bit vexed: "Good thing I was cautious and didn't think I was invincible. This damn simulator is full of traps!"
In that moment, he was immensely grateful for his foresight, gaining maximum output opportunities.
Otherwise, if the "Grim Reaper" continued ringing the bell, Guan Shan's ghostly form might have disintegrated.
Brilliant!
"Bang bang bang bang..."
With that in mind, Guan Shan continued firing, especially aiming at the claw holding the bell.
The continuous explosions and flames chipped away another thousand health points from the BOSS, enhanced by the incendiary effect.
The "Grim Reaper" roared, its deformed, abstract body swaying and struggling violently, trying to pry open the Bear Trap with its claws.
In the center of its body was a slender baby skeleton embedded within, its hollow, elongated features extending a tiny arm to retrieve a heart from its mouth, merging it into the "Grim Reaper's" body.
The "Grim Reaper's" injuries healed, and its health bar recovered.
"This thing can heal?!"
Guan Shan's pupils contracted, quickly thinking: "A level 17 BOSS with only 8000 health must have some other tricks."
"But compared to the girl swordsman that day, its attack power must be extraordinarily high. If it gets close to my body, it might instantly kill me."
"However, the Mask of Agony only activates when taking damage... Should I whittle it down bit by bit?"
Guan Shan dismissed this method immediately; the Bear Trap's effect lasted only 10 seconds and was about to disappear.
Guan Shan was aiming at weak spots, but the BOSS, although trapped, was not a sitting duck.
Its massive form seemed more like a cluster of branches, so its actual size was small. As it swayed and struggled, most bullets hit non-critical areas.
Once the BOSS started moving, it wouldn't be easy to hit.
"So... since I can't leave, I'll use the Ksitigarbha Statue to bait an attack and then try close combat. After all, in my spirit form, as long as it doesn't use that bell, I can keep attacking!"
"If I can land a critical hit like with the chef, I'll win!"
Guan Shan made up his mind, and the Bear Trap disappeared in an instant.
At the same time, Guan Shan's attacks had reduced the "Grim Reaper's" health below 4000.
This was despite the BOSS having healing abilities.
The Bear Trap's 10-second control was a nightmare for a melee BOSS! The branch-like body structure made it easy to dodge but also fragile.
The "Grim Reaper's" four claws, one trapped by the Bear Trap, and now, another front claw was shot off by Guan Shan's concentrated attacks.
"Clang!"
"Thud!"
The bell and the front claw fell to the ground, the ghostly flames in the "Grim Reaper's" eye sockets flaring up.
It roared, crashing through the door, charging at Guan Shan with terrifying speed, its massive body almost filling the room.
The unrestrained "Grim Reaper" moved like a ghost, instantly reaching Guan Shan's body.
Guan Shan seemed unable to react, letting it pass by without blocking, only rushing in a moment later.
The "Grim Reaper" leaned back, its skeletal face twisted with murderous intent, then spun, its branch-like body twisting mid-air, floating with eerie beauty.
But deadly, as the sickle-like bone spurs rotated like a meat grinder, slicing towards Guan Shan's body!
This was the Grim Reaper's Scythe!
Guan Shan took a deep breath, charging in while activating all his prepared items and skills.
Ksitigarbha Statue·Immovable!
The sickle bone spurs pierced through Guan Shan's body, generating a shield equal to his health, shattering almost instantly.
Guan Shan's pupils contracted, his scalp tingling: "This damage is insane! It's truly a one-hit kill!"
But now, there was no turning back; he could only go all out!
Demonic Markings·Blessing!
"Buzz—"
Guan Shan revved the chainsaw, its teeth spinning with a terrifying roar.
"Fortune favors me, give me a critical hit!"
He leaped, stepping on the "Grim Reaper," slamming the chainsaw down on the baby skeleton at its center!——