Chapter Sixty-One: The Rise of Cannon Fodder 3
2015-08-10
Author: Floating Tower (Author)
The Frenzied Combat Demon is an excellent cannon fodder.
Although its power is only around 21 points, its constitution can approach 30 points. The weight of a Frenzied Combat Demon can exceed 750 pounds. While it may not compare to larger demons, it poses a significant threat in legion battles as it rams through enemy lines. In charge of leading this Frenzied Combat Demon, Soren, is an advanced form that belongs to a large demon type, weighing over 1200 pounds and resembling a small giant. Unfortunately, its appearance is very grotesque, as its body resembles an upright frog, now looking as if it has been roasted over a fire, with the skin disgusting and charred.
The opponent of the Frenzied Combat Demon is a Fire Demon, a very rare type of demon.
Under normal circumstances, the advancement route for demons is as follows—Coward Demon (Tanari Race), Abyss Stealth Demon, Quasai Demon, Succubus (Tanari Race), Furo Demon (Tanari Race), Frenzied Combat Demon (Tanari Race), Tempt (Tanari Race), Judgment Soul Demon (Tanari Race), Six-Armed Serpent Demon (Tanari Race), Balroth Demon (Tanari Race).
This is the advancement of humanoid demons, and besides that, there are also dangerously powerful Demon Spiders and Demon Spiders.
The Balroth Demon is the strongest type of high-level demon, but the Balroth Demon is not the Fire Demon. Within the Bottomless Abyss, Fire Demons are among the most special types, as they possess terrifying primal powers!
The power of fire and destruction.
In the Bottomless Abyss, one Balroth Fire Demon can be born from about a hundred Balroth Demons!
The Balroth Fire Demon that Soren encountered back then could wipe out all forces on the battlefield, whether it be the Succubus Legion or the Werewolf Legion! Because the Balroth Fire Demon is one of the few high-level demons that can directly challenge an Abyss Lord and has a chance of defeating it!
There are only two ways to advance to a Balroth Fire Demon: one is to first advance to the Legendary Level Balroth Demon and then look for a way to advance to the Balroth Fire Demon.
The second way is to advance to the extremely rare Fire Demon, then hold one’s breath and directly explode into the Legendary Domain.
At this point, the Fire Demon will upgrade to the Legendary Level [Flame Demon]!
Ultimately.
The Flame Demon merges with the destruction power of the Balroth Demon, becoming the [Balroth Fire Demon] close to high-level legendary strength!
Soren is very clear about the power of the Balroth Fire Demon he encountered back then. If it hadn’t been sealed for a long time and severely weakened by injury, he might not have had any chance of victory. Even if Soren’s deity form appeared, the odds of winning against a fully powered Balroth Fire Demon would still be low! Because the true [Balroth Fire Demon], has an initial biological level close to 25, a challenge level of 20. If it advanced to special occupations like [Executioner], [Slayer], etc., then this Balroth Fire Demon would possess the power to challenge deities!
There was an impulse in Soren’s heart; he wanted to see if he could take down this Fire Demon!
If successful.
He might embark on the path to advance to the [Balroth Fire Demon]. This would definitely have greater potential than advancing to the Succubus, Furo Demon, or Frenzied Combat Demon, etc.
This way, he wouldn’t have to attempt the most perilous advancement route—[Slayer]!
Advancing to [Slayer] is the final resort, and Soren is somewhat worried about the cost of becoming a [Slayer].
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The temperature around began to rise.
Amidst the mournful wails, many Coward Demons near the Fire Demon were directly burned to death, being a low-tier form of Flame Demon. The Fire Demon radiates a terrifying high temperature, capable of inflicting 5-10 points of fire damage per second to nearby enemies. Given the Coward Demon’s pitiful constitution and vitality, merely standing around it for two seconds is enough to result in instant death. The Fire Demon’s flames can envelop a distance of five meters, and these low-level Coward Demons likely can’t even stand near it. The chance of killing it is infinitely close to zero!
Soren can only withstand around five seconds near its body.
So if he wants to strike, he must ensure a one-hit kill. Given the current situation, it is nearly impossible for the Frenzied Combat Demon to overcome this Fire Demon, as the gap in their injuries is too vast. The Frenzied Combat Demon is already close to a heavily wounded state, while the Fire Demon is likely only lightly injured. As long as it approaches the body of the Fire Demon, the Frenzied Combat Demon will continuously suffer damage.
“If only I had Icebane in hand!”
A twinge of regret emerged in Soren’s heart. If he could wield the Legendary Curved Blade Icebane, he wouldn’t need to worry about the burning damage from the Fire Demon. This is its most dangerous and deadly aspect; as long as a non-flame immune creature gets close to it, they will be continuously scorched. Many demons cannot withstand it. But speaking of it, even if Icebane were left here, given his current demonic form, he likely could not wield it, and he might even be harmed by Icebane.
This Legendary Curved Blade is no ordinary weapon; it possesses intelligence and can even fight automatically!
Though it’s just not very powerful in automatic combat.
The ground is marked with large charred traces, and many Coward Demons have died instantly. Soren couldn’t help but pull back; he doesn’t want to be burned to death before even getting close to his enemies.
It seems that allied forces have noticed the situation here!
If the commander of the Frenzied Combat Demon were to fall, it would basically lead to a collapse of the battle on this side. Thus, under the command of the Tempt, a powerful demon quickly came to support.
—“Four-Armed Serpent Demon! (Challenge Level 12)”
Serpent Demons are a special kind of Abyss Demon, representing a significantly powerful advancement route. In the past, Soren had spent considerable effort dealing with ordinary Serpent Demons. The Four-Armed Serpent Demon before him is clearly much stronger, wielding four two-handed swords, spinning them like a fierce storm. With a powerful multi-attack talent and top-tier skills in multi-weapon combat, its natural arms allow it to wield four weapons simultaneously, making its combat nearly flawless, with no other demons able to reach it.
Serpent-type creatures possess astonishing sprinting burst power!
With a dive, the Four-Armed Serpent Demon cleaved a bloody path, instantly closing in on the Fire Demon, swinging its four Abyss Longswords simultaneously, sealing off all angles in front.
The Serpent Demon is also a form of demon that Soren considers for advancement!
The Six-Armed Serpent Demon is a very powerful high-level demon and a formidable war machine of the Bottomless Abyss. In such legion battles, the Six-Armed Serpent Demon is virtually invincible, able to crush any enemy weaker than itself. A single Six-Armed Serpent Demon can even take on several demons of similar strength because its powerful arms are overwhelming!
Three heads and six arms.
Although it has two fewer heads, six arms are not to be trifled with.
In the future, if it can progress further, the Six-Armed Serpent Demon can advance to the Eight-Armed Serpent Demon, a legendary terrifying demon that even Abyss Lords in the Bottomless Abyss greatly fear.
To some extent, the Eight-Armed Serpent Demon is the most terrifying warrior of the Bottomless Abyss! (Note: The equipment worn by the Six-Armed Serpent Demon is determined by the number of arms. This equipment includes weapons (longswords), bracelets, armguards, rings, etc. Due to its natural endowment of more arms, the racial talent of Serpent Demons allows them to comfortably and without disadvantage use this extra equipment. A well-equipped, wealthy Six-Armed Serpent Demon is a nightmare for many high-level demons! Because you can’t imagine how terrifying a Serpent Demon with magical protective gear and legendary rings on all six arms can be!)
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Clang clang!
The Serpent Demon in front of Soren is clearly a miser, as it is only holding four longswords, and only the upper two arms are wearing extraordinary armguards. As for the extremely rare enchanted rings, only a small number of demons can possess them. The Bottomless Abyss doesn’t have many wizards; the vast majority of demons only know destruction, and having them forge various top-tier equipment is basically a daydream!
The Four-Armed Serpent Demon has entered the battle.
Soon, the situation in front began to shift, as the Fire Demon found it somewhat overwhelmed facing two enemies while its injuries gradually worsened.
Soren moved slowly, clutching an extraordinary dagger, waiting for a potential opportunity!
……………(To Be Continued ~^~)