Chapter 63 The Rise of Cannon Fodder 5
2015-08-11
Author: Floating Tower of All Beings
Pain, scorching heat, burning!
Soren’s body transformed into a burning humanoid, the Balroth Fire Demon’s boiling bl**d flowed over his skin, seeping into his body along mysterious demonic tattoos, followed by even more terrifying pain, as if the burning extended not just beneath the skin, but even his muscles, bl**d, and bones began to ignite, his organs consumed by flames, and Soren’s breath started to emit sparks, his bones cracking and popping as his entire body quickly grew to nearly adult size.
A series of data floated before his eyes:
“k*ll the Intermediate Fire Demon!… ”
“Extract target Demon Bloodline!… ”
“You have gained 36 points of Demon Power!… Current physical body cannot absorb Soul Energy!… Soul Energy Transformation!… Feedback to the main body: 1200 points of Killing Experience!… ”
“Demon Bloodline Activated!… ”
“Self-advancement mutation occurred!… [Coward Demon] form ability enhanced!… ”
“Demon Bloodline Activated!… ”
“Self underwent bloodline mutation!… Insufficient energy!… Advancement mutation failed!… Demon Power Transformation!… Under the original form, an advancement mutation occurred!… ”
“[Coward Demon] form transformed from a Small Creature to a Medium Creature!… Base life count increased to 10 points!… Demon form vitality strengthened!… ”
“Unknown bloodline mutation!… ”
“[Coward Demon] form underwent advancement mutation!… Self transformed into an advanced demon form!… ”
“Mastered special talent [Flame Body]!”
“Self bloodline underwent mutation!… [Coward Demon] form upgraded to [Coward Demon] Elite form!… ”
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Not enough energy!
Soren quickly discovered that the power provided by the Balroth Fire Demon was insufficient for him to advance to a new Fire Demon form, and this demonic power instead mutated on his original Coward Demon form, directly causing his size to shift from a small creature to a medium creature approaching adult size. Waves of scorching power continued to surge into his body, mysterious demon tattoos emerging on his dark red skin as he burned continuously. The scorching aura spread out in all directions.
Elite form.
This seemed to be an ability that only monster templates could possess, where certain powerful monsters could continue to advance based on their original foundations, ultimately transforming into boss-level creatures.
For example, in the Bottomless Abyss’s second layer, there is a legendary rank Coward Demon Sorcerer!
It was a powerful boss-level demon.
Step.
A foot emerged from the raging flames, and then Soren, nearly twice his original size, walked directly out of the exploding fire.
It seemed as if he had completely transformed!
Many mysterious demonic runes covered his dark red skin. Flames continued to burn on the surface of his arms and body, yet appeared to have no effect on him. He emanated a scorching aura, with flames seemingly dancing in his pupils, his breath accompanied by waves of heat as the ground beneath his feet started to blacken.
Flame Body!
Although he had not advanced to become a Fire Demon, he had gained a new talent ability: [Flame Body]!
“[Flame Body] [Talent Ability]: Due to some special mutations, you have gained a powerful Flame Body. From now on, you will be immune to any fire damage. Upon fully activating this talent ability, you will be surrounded by raging flames, and any target nearby will take 10 points of fire damage. This ability ignores ally or enemy distinctions when activated; the power of the flames will scorch everything near your body!”
The most basic ability of the Balroth Fire Demon.
Although Soren could not compare to the Balroth Fire Demon’s flame burn damage of 30-50 points per second, as an advanced mutated demon form, he already possessed the power of flames.
In this situation!
He effectively became the king among Coward Demons, as ordinary Coward Demons, even in the hundreds, would struggle to threaten him, as they would be scorched nearly to d*ath upon reaching him.
Soren’s figure fully emerged!
In the raging flames, the Coward Demon form was reborn, with a pair of demon horns appearing on his forehead. A pair of demon wings emerged from his back due to mutations, but the demon wings were incomplete, making flight nearly impossible. At best, like some advanced lesser demons, he could flutter his wings to enhance his speed when making high-speed sprints, allowing him to jump farther. Soren still retained the general form of a Coward Demon, but many aspects exhibited features of a medium-level demon.
Demon horns, demon wings.
These were the most obvious signs, but unfortunately, the demon wings resembled mere decorations like many succubi.
A surge of power emerged.
After completing the advancement mutation, Soren was directly elevated to the second tier, reaching biological level 8.
At this moment.
His data page had transformed to:
“Name: Soren.
Race: Demon.
Form: Coward Demon [Second Tier] [Elite] [Medium Creature]
Level: Biological Level 8.
Attributes: Strength 16, Agility 14, Constitution 18, Intelligence 12, Perception 14, Charisma 15.
Faction: Lawful Evil. (Note: Other demons will have slight enmity toward your actions.)
Life: 36/80.
Demon Power: 0/1000.
Skills: Stealth 125, Knowledge 50, Intimidation 50, Spell Identification 50, Use Magical Device 50, Listen 75, Scout 75, Search 50.
Abilities: Flame Body, Demon Claw (+1 innate magical weapon), Demon Skin (Damage Reduction +5), Demon Resistance.
Specialty: Multiattack.
Spell-like Abilities: Terror (once per day), Stinking Cloud (once per day), Summon Demon, Telepathy.”
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Power gradually strengthened.
The mutation of the demon gene directly elevated Soren’s base attributes with his advancement, and the further increase in size also enhanced his strength and vitality.
The battlefield fell temporarily quiet.
Demon advancements and mutations were not particularly rare occurrences, but they often happened during the bl**d War against devils since bl**d wars appeared to enable them to absorb enemy power more easily. In the current small-scale battle, Soren’s advancement mutation was undoubtedly quite eye-catching. The chances of Coward Demons advancing were less than one percent, and Soren’s recent advancement moment did indeed attract attention, prompting enemies to rush over to try to take him down.
Regarding the situation before him!
Soren did not hesitate to turn and run; what a joke, he had just advanced, his ability and size had not yet settled, transforming from a child’s body to an adult size would certainly affect his combat power, and his vitality was not fully restored. It would be crazy to continue to face them head-on!
Now, the correct approach.
Was for this group of chaotic, insane, moronic demons to continue their fighting while he found a safe place to rest a bit.
Show off and then run, truly exhilarating!
……………… (To be continued ~^~)
