BXBX NOVEL Chapter 30: Shadowstep
Chapter 30: Shadowstep
"Heh, a Jurassic zoo giveaway?" Orion gripped his trident, his fighting spirit igniting.
The beasts stretched endlessly, like a tide.
Orion knew his previous tactics wouldn\'t work, as the beasts appeared faster than he could kill them!
Starting from S-grade, each trial phase allowed rest periods.
But no shortcuts were allowed in the trial; it had to be crushed head-on!
"Heh... bring it on!"
Orion roared, raising his trident to block the beasts\' frontal assault!
His body stood like a mountain in the center of the trial grounds!
Rip!
Several claws tore into his back, leaving vicious wounds!
"Damn it!"
The S-grade beasts were incredibly strong, instantly shredding the leather armor Orion had bought from the Survivor Platform.
Orion no longer held back, channeling Blood Rage through his arms, swinging his trident in a sweeping arc to slay all surrounding beasts!
But the next moment, a bolt of lightning struck from above, hitting him directly!
"Ahhh!!!"
Orion screamed in pain, but it wasn\'t over. Webs suddenly bound his body, and a triceratops charged at him!
The triceratops was massive, weighing at least 20,000 pounds!
Orion was knocked down by the tremendous impact, rolling dozens of times before stopping.
The triceratops raised its head, roaring in triumph.
Celebrating its successful kill.
However, Orion wasn\'t defeated. He slowly rose, his eyes blood-red with rage.
"Don\'t get cocky, I\'m not done yet."
He spat blood, staining the ground, the steam rising, forming a powerful aura around him.
"WAAAGH!!!"
The ground beneath Orion cracked, the fierce wind blowing debris away.
He leaped high, swinging his trident with unmatched force at the massive triceratops!
Boom!!!
Orion\'s trident pierced the triceratops\'s head, spiderweb cracks spreading from its body, the powerful output killing half the nearby beasts!
"It\'s not over, come on!"
Orion charged with his trident, his movements wide and powerful, each strike taking down numerous beasts!
In the trial grounds, he was the lone wolf, living for battle, dying for the end.
He only wanted to wield his weapon and annihilate the enemies before him!
Finally, the last beast was sliced into pieces, and Orion collapsed in exhaustion, the once-light trident now unbearably heavy.
He was spent.
S-grade trial, complete!
The beast kill count was updated, boosting Orion\'s attributes once again, with his strength reaching 60.
"Sister, Father, I\'ve surpassed you..."
Orion completed the S-grade bloodline trial, awakening S-grade bloodline power, making history for the Blackstone Tribe...
Orion felt it was enough; he had reached his limit. Just as he was about to leave, a task appeared on the panel:
[Newbie Quest Final Version: Complete all bloodline trial challenges to receive the Ancient Titan\'s Legacy.]
Huh... Orion wiped his mouth.
S-grade was already immensely powerful, enough to lead the Blackstone Tribe to become the strongest in the Black Forest.
Yes, there was no need to risk further.
Once life is lost, no power is worth it.
But something felt missing...
Had he truly given his all?
Would he be content leaving now?
Orion looked up, staring at the Titan\'s Heart.
He felt the emotion in his heart, clear and pure, anticipating.
As if his choice had awakened it.
Then, Orion saw the next stage:
[Ancient Titan\'s Heart]
Next Stage Level: SS
Energy Value: 0%
"The path of the strong is never easy."
"Every giant has only one chance to take the bloodline trial. If I don\'t challenge it, I\'ll regret it forever!"
Orion was determined to continue the challenge, but he needed to prepare thoroughly first.
He accessed the Survivor Trading Platform, purchasing supplies.
He still had many cores from the Abyss, which he exchanged for various alchemical potions, recovery potions, stamina potions, speed potions, and more.
He even bought some Alpha Potions, known as the otherworldly Viagra.
Anything useful, he bought, for if he died in the trial, the cores would be meaningless.
"Oh, trial points can be used," Orion noticed his points had reached the limit, 100,000.
So, he redeemed the highest reward, a lottery wheel flashed, and Orion received a skill book.
[Shadowstep (Agility Skill)]
[Fixed Effect: Increases agility by 50%, attack speed by 20% upon use]
[Cooldown: 30 seconds]
[Extra Effect: Each use has a chance to permanently increase agility by 1 point]
Orion\'s eyes widened, stunned by the skill book.
The extra use could permanently boost agility; the growth potential was terrifying!
Unable to wait, he decided to immediately test the power of the skill book. Whispering a spell, he gently waved his hand, and a shadow enveloped his entire body, as if blending into the night\'s agility. Instantly, he felt much lighter, his movements became swifter than ever before.
While Shadowstep was active, he leaped forcefully, jumping ten meters high!
"What an amazing skill!"
Orion used Shadowstep three times in succession. On the third use, he felt a strange energy, and his agility increased by 1 point.
Now, Orion\'s attributes reached new heights.
[Strength: 60]
[Agility: 58]
[Intelligence: 55]
With the Shadowstep skill, Orion was filled with confidence for upcoming challenges.
After a short rest, Orion consumed all the beneficial alchemical potions, then looked up at the giant heart suspended in midair.
"Let\'s begin, SS-grade trial."
Boom!
Distant light illuminated the land, divine radiance falling, the Titan\'s Heart began to beat.
Darkness enveloped the surroundings, revealing countless scarlet eyes.
"Hey, come on, bring it on!" Orion was full of fighting spirit, his expression manic!
The beast tide surged toward him, endless.
Each injury darkened the space.
Each trident swing brightened it.
Blood Rage!
Shadowstep!
Skills used recklessly, blood spilled on the battlefield.
Every moment, Orion felt alive, yet death was but a step away.
He didn\'t know how long he fought, the silver trident turned completely crimson.
Orion nearly lost consciousness, attacking on instinct alone.
With the final strike, he collapsed, lying there for a long time, utterly exhausted.
...
After a long while, Orion finally awoke.
His body ached... muscles strained, extreme fatigue compounded by potion side effects.
With sheer will, Orion stood, gazing at the Ancient Titan\'s Heart.
[Ancient Titan\'s Heart]
Current Level: SS
Final Stage Level: SSS
Energy Value: 0%
SS-grade wasn\'t the end; there was still SSS-grade to challenge.
Completing it would grant the Ancient Titan\'s Legacy and awaken an SSS-grade bloodline, making him the strongest bloodline warrior in history.
However, there was also a chance of dying.
As Orion hesitated, he felt his heart resonate with the Titan\'s Heart floating above. A surge of vitality brought his body back to its optimal condition, and in that moment, a crazy idea solidified in his mind:
"This heart was once part of me; it is my destiny to reclaim it, no matter what!"
Orion clenched his fist, shouting, "It\'s time to begin the final trial!"