Chapter 123: The Black-Scaled Dragon Lizard

All the spectators in the square were stunned.

“What is that black mass?”

“Looks like Xu Han’s skill.”

“I get it! Xu Han has created a dark environment that blocks out sunlight. This way, the Radiant Sun Lion King’s attributes will be weakened!”

“Xu Han actually has this kind of skill? This guy is insanely powerful!”

At the front of the square, Zheng Gang smiled slightly. “This guy really is versatile, even having a skill like that.”

“This time, the Radiant Sun Lion King won't affect him much.”

Ye Die also nodded faintly.

Skills that can influence the environment are extremely rare. Xu Han’s darkness perfectly counters the Radiant Sun Lion King’s blazing sun.

As a result, the Lion King’s strength was reduced by more than half.

In the pitch-black darkness, the Radiant Sun Lion King didn’t even have a chance to retaliate before Xu Han slayed it completely.

Looking down at the fallen corpse, Xu Han quickly moved forward to use Devour All.

The system notification sounded:

“Host has devoured a second-tier Radiant Sun Lion King for the first time; gained 30 points of Strength and 30 points of Spirit.”

“Host has acquired the Radiant Sun Lion King’s skill: Blazing Sun.”

Xu Han was astonished. Another new skill? This Beast Tower truly was his haven!

He focused and opened his skill panel.

Blazing Sun LV.1: Summons a blazing sun. While under the sun, the user’s strength increases by 10% for 10 minutes. Cooldown: 30 minutes.

Xu Han stroked his chin.

Another supportive skill, yet one that can alter the environment.

Such skills can have extraordinary effects under certain circumstances.

However, Xu Han didn’t have the Lion King’s passive skill, Sun Bathing, nor its other abilities, so he couldn’t maximize the benefits of the sunlight skill.

Patiently, Xu Han awaited the arrival of the next wave of beasts.

The next wave was an old acquaintance: the Gale Wolf King.

A bronze-tier leader Xu Han had encountered before in Mulin Town.

At that time, Xu Han could easily slay a single Gale Wolf King.

Though now facing five at once, Xu Han’s strength had improved immeasurably since then, so it posed no pressure.

He dealt with them effortlessly.

However, there was no reward for devouring this time.

The Gourmet’s Codex remained at 96/100.

As time ticked away, Xu Han passed through seven more waves of beasts.

Four of those were previously slain beasts, so devouring them did not add to the Gourmet’s Codex.

It reached 99/100.

Only one left!

The final wave.

What powerful beast would he face?

...

In an office, Lei Hongguang watched the screen leisurely, a faint smile appearing in his eyes.

Xu Han, oh Xu Han.

Did you really think it would be over after surviving the last wave?

How naive!

This last wave of beasts was far stronger than any before.

Want to escape?

In your dreams!

You’re going to be buried deep in the Beast Tower.

Thinking of his father hiding everywhere and his brother being disqualified from school, Lei Hongguang’s murderous intent grew even stronger.

If he weren’t the president of the Thunder God Society, with many students and mentors pleading for him, he might have already been disqualified like his brother.

This grudge against Xu Han had to be settled.

...

Xu Han stood by the wall, eyes fixed on the center of the arena.

As time passed, he sensed the aura of Void Qi growing denser.

The temperature inside had dropped to nearly minus twenty degrees Celsius, as if he were standing on a frozen tundra.

The thick Void Qi swirled at the center, gradually condensing into five massive black lizards.

These huge lizards were covered in black scales, their golden eyes locked onto Xu Han, brimming with murderous intent.

An overwhelming pressure surged forth, like a towering mountain pressing down on him.

Xu Han frowned slightly.

He sensed a faint threat from these five giant lizards.

A faint golden light glimmered in his eyes.

The attributes of the lizards appeared before him.

[Name: Black Scale Dragon Lizard (Silver-tier Leader)]

[Race: Earth Dragon Clan]

[Level: 30]

[Skill 1: Black Scale Armor LV.5 (Passive skill; the Black Scale Dragon Lizard’s scales reduce damage by 40%)]

[Skill 2: Dark Wave LV.3 (Absorbs dark elements to unleash a wave of darkness that attacks enemies. Hit enemies are blinded for 10 seconds. Cooldown: 3 minutes)]

[Skill 3: Dark Intimidation LV.3 (Darkness descends, intimidating enemies and causing fear for 10 seconds. Cooldown: 5 minutes)]

[Skill 4: Destructive Dragon Claw LV.2 (Concentrates power into dragon claws to attack enemies, destroying 20% of their defense. Cooldown: 1 minute)]

[Skill 5: Dark Descent LV.1 (Gathers dark elements to shroud the surroundings in darkness, causing opponents to lose sight. Lasts 1 minute. Cooldown: 30 minutes)]

Five silver-tier leaders?

Xu Han’s gaze grew serious.

Five silver-tier leaders working together.

This was far beyond simple addition.

Even a golden-tier leader might fall to them.

Although the Black Scale Dragon Lizard was not a true dragon, it carried a trace of dragon bloodline.

This elevated their strength even further.

The black scale armor alone, reducing damage by 40%, was enough to deter many.

Xu Han’s mind shifted.

A dark purple magic circle appeared beside him.

A sharp cry echoed.

The little eagle appeared at his side.

“Little Eagle, you’ll attack from the sky, mainly to harass,” Xu Han commanded.

The little eagle nodded and soared upward.

Xu Han drew the Ice Blue Edge, stamped his foot firmly, and charged toward the Black Scale Dragon Lizards.

The lead lizard growled deeply.

Its mouth opened wide.

A pitch-black orb rapidly formed inside.

Boom!

The orb roared as it shot toward Xu Han.

It was the Dark Wave.

If hit, not only would one take damage, but also be blinded, losing sight.

Xu Han shifted his body to the side.

He easily dodged the black orb.

However, more Dark Waves awaited him.

Four more Black Waves surged from behind, blocking his path forward.

Xu Han repeated his tactic.

Raising his palm, the Devour Damage appeared in his hand.

The four dark orbs were swallowed whole by the black vortex.

Then,

Four larger and more powerful Dark Waves shot out from the vortex, targeting the Black Scale Dragon Lizards themselves.

Boom!

The Dark Waves exploded violently.

The pitch-black light formed a massive semicircle, enveloping all five Black Scale Dragon Lizards.

The darkness vanished in an instant.

Yet, not a single scratch marred the lizards’ bodies.

A hint of disdain flickered in their golden eyes.

They seemed to mock Xu Han’s arrogance.

At that moment,

From the sky,

The little eagle let out a long cry.

A bolt of thunder crashed down upon the Black Scale Dragon Lizards.

Boom!

The seemingly terrifying lightning struck the lizards’ scales.

The lightning dissipated, transforming into electric arcs dancing over their armor.

Yet the scales remained as glossy and pristine as ever.