It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

Chapter 226 Gelulu

Of course, in such a serious situation, no one would pay attention to such a boisterous character. In fact, no one on Bai Lin's team was in the mood to pay attention to her. However, a caring lion beastman pulled her away and comforted her.

"First of all, let me introduce the most important thing, which is the enemy's core ability." The black cat girl looked at Bai Lin and spoke in a calm, crisp and somewhat steady voice, which sounded quite professional.

"The Gelulu is approximately ten meters long and four or five meters tall, depending on the situation. It has the ability to transform, so please be sure to focus on this to avoid being hit by sudden changes in its attack range."

Bai Lin pondered for a moment and asked, "Is there no sign of its transformation?"

The cat girl nodded. "Yes, it is. Because its specific shape is more like a scorpion, its main shape-shifting ability is also reflected in its crucial tail. Gluru's body is covered with a large number of strange tentacles, which are the key to its shape-shifting."

"When the tentacles begin to surge in a fixed direction like a wave, they're about to transform. However, this process is quite fast, so it's recommended to dodge immediately when you see the surge begin, and avoid focusing too much on attacking."

Bai Lin took all this information in to heart. After analyzing and digesting it, he asked, "Doesn't the monster have any long-range attack methods?"

After all, if it was just a matter of changing the attack range, Bai Lin could just wait for the transformation and then mindlessly increase the distance, then observe carefully before looking for an opportunity. However, if there were long-range means, it would be different.

"Of course the answer is yes. According to intelligence, after it curls up, it will most likely release tentacles in all directions. And when it raises its tail, it will shoot out a black sphere surrounded by a large number of tentacles. More importantly..."

The cat girl pointed to some black, decayed rock pillars that were sticking out from the ruins and pointed in various directions, and then said,

"It seems that because they were born in this mountain forest, they have gradually mastered the ability to pollute and use the earth. When they use parts of their bodies to sink into the earth... you should be careful."

Bai Lin was a little confused. Part of the body sank into the ground? What kind of creature was this? It sounded like it had no substance, so she asked directly,

"They can just go underground if they want to? Then can I cut them with my sword?"

If the attack does not cause damage, then everything is meaningless, and the cat girl also gave Bai Lin an answer that made her more satisfied.

"No, they are physical, so when using abilities like burrowing, you need to prepare in advance. Of course, physical attacks may not be as effective at times, so I will explain how to kill Gulu."

The cat girl's eyes seemed to show some pity, and her tone became even more serious. She said,

"Beneath that terrifying, twisted shell lies a pure, flawless white cocoon. It's the cocoon that has driven this life, the cocoon that has been squeezed until now. If that cocoon shatters, Gulu's body will dissipate."

Well, it's something like a core. Bai Lin roughly understood it, and the cat girl continued to talk.

"The cocoon is basically located on the lower abdomen of its torso, so that's something you should pay attention to. Remember, if you are touched by Gulu's tentacles for more than three seconds, you must keep the idea of ​​escaping in your mind, otherwise..."

"Otherwise?" Bai Lin seemed to have thought of something bad, so she only asked tentatively.

"Otherwise, that cocoon will be your future."

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Bai Lin entered the arena with her usual dashing presence, leaping directly from the edge of the ravine, creating a crater. She stood up, raising her weapon. Bai Lin glanced overhead, and light brushed across her cheek, grazing the sculptures and portraits of the ruins. She sensed that this battle would be no ordinary one. The silence and the sacredness of this resounding sound would be the calm before the storm.

All of her teammates looked at her worriedly, except for Andel. The two cat girls stood on the east and west sides of the ruins, and even though Bai Lin was standing at the bottom of the valley, she could tell they were preparing for a ritual.

The catgirl, her hands in prayer, uttered an ethereal voice that echoed throughout the hollow valley. Bai Lin couldn't understand the language; as they chanted, she gradually lost track of the source. Miraculously, the two distinct voices merged, reverberating throughout the valley, drawing consciousness ever deeper into the depths.

A little black liquid flowed down from the wall. Bai Lin sensed an ominous aura from the color and frowned. But what was even more strange was that the liquid disappeared as if evaporating before it was about to drip onto the ground, emitting a foul odor.

"The ceremony is about to begin, human, good luck."

The black cat girl's chanting voice had stopped, Bai Lin received her blessing, and then the white cat girl's voice came again,

"Just take down this boring guy in a few moves. We're all waiting for you to come back, okay? Hehe."

...What's this? Being so familiar? Bai Lin couldn't help but feel a little strange. However, why should she be dissatisfied with the cat girl being so familiar with her?

Soon, Bai Lin heard a strange sound, which was like a whistle, like the sound of a medium-sized fish swimming quickly in the deep sea. She immediately tensed up her nerves and focused on her surroundings. Finally, she turned back accurately and saw a black water stain with a foul smell spread across a large area of ​​rocky ground.

Immediately afterwards, a hand, even larger than the nearby pillar, burst forth from the water, sending forth a shower of broken rock. Bai Lin casually blocked it with his shield, then carefully observed the enemy's appearance.

It's really, truly disgusting. Anything full of tentacles is just plain disgusting. Bai Lin frowned and estimated the length of the hand.

...Did the cat girl give the wrong data? This hand is at least six meters long. How could it be only five or six meters high? Just as Bai Lin was thinking this, the giant hand bent backwards, shattering a large amount of rock. In the water stain, more things slowly emerged.

There were legs growing from its underbelly, and although they were multiple, the tentacles tangled together looked like the broad legs of some reptiles. Its body was so overbearing that it blocked Bai Lin's sight. To describe it as a behemoth was not an exaggeration at all.

Only then did Bai Lin realize that the giant hand that appeared earlier was actually... a tail.

Chapter 227 Psychometrics

With the naked eye, the tentacles tangled around Gulu's body would be hard to detect. But once one saw the long, inexplicably interlocked pieces, a nauseating sensation welled up in their throats.

The pitch-black Gelulu opened its huge mouth, baring its rows of tiny, white teeth, and roared like a mixture of male and female human voices. Bai Lin couldn't help but cover his ears subconsciously, but his gaze remained fixed on Gelulu's body.

The last person who could cause a big change in her psychology when she appeared was Kronostia. This abstract black scorpion might be a little bit insignificant compared to the black dragon, but there is no doubt that it also possesses that weird aura.

Darkness, unlike the all-encompassing darkness, brought more of a sense of fear. Taking a deep breath, Bai Lin could smell the enemy's danger even in the air, and the nausea that threatened to vomit. She adjusted her breathing as best she could, then faced the monster.

It must have been sealed for hundreds of years, so it must be full of resentment. However, it did not take the initiative to attack, which made Bai Lin a little surprised. She waved the blade in her hand and shouted loudly,

"Hey, how about you surrender and we'll all be happy? I win without a fight, and you can go back to your hometown, how about that?"

As Bai Lin finished her words, a cacophony of voices blared past her ears at a high decibel, causing her to momentarily lose consciousness. Suddenly, Gelulu had already approached her, holding its hand-shaped tail high. The tentacles on its body surged erratically, and suddenly a black rainstorm descended from the sky.

Fortunately, it had this surging pre-swing, and Bai Lin successfully reacted. She immediately adjusted her posture, and after blocking twice, she turned around, swept the sword across the shield, and then mobilized her waist muscles and stretched her arms as much as possible, releasing her flame slash with great force, which bought her time in an instant.

After two semicircular slashes, one upward and one sideways, Bai Lin held the blade in her backhand, the tip pointing downward and forward. Then, she slashed through the black rain, leaving its reach. With a carefree flick of the blade, she canceled the energy release state and then used her shield hand to grasp her sword arm. Hidden beneath the gauntlet was a strange scratch, shrouded in a lingering black mist.

Bai Lin's forehead was covered in cold sweat. She had actually entered combat mode and yet still been careless due to such a special situation. What on earth was going on? She didn't believe that she had taken it too easy and her strength had declined, but the change in her mentality was indeed true.

When dealing with Cresce and Chronostia, Bai Lin hadn't been in such a state before. He'd only revealed a slight hint of emotion before falling prey to his opponent's onslaught. Human emotions fluctuate naturally, and when their emotions reach a peak, everyone will experience a degree of lapse. However, this peak wouldn't last long.

It was just a moment. It seems that it is quite sensitive to emotions. Bai Lin frowned, loosened his hand covering his wound, and looked seriously at Gelulu who did not continue to pursue him.

It seems that I still need to fight with as little distraction as possible, but...

Bai Lin's left hand was shaking, and even the left half of her body had some reactions. She gripped the hilt of her sword tightly and held it in a higher stance to curb the emotional chaos in her heart, which was like the level of a socially anxious person coming to a bar.

No wonder that little black creature told me to run away after more than three seconds of contact. Bai Lin's armor gradually recovered, and she lowered her center of gravity, glaring fiercely at Gelulu.

"Brave man, I hope that through this opening, you will understand the true strength of Gelulu and adjust your battle mentality accordingly. However... please do not judge its strength based on this."

Elder Xin Ke stood at the edge of the valley, leaning on his cane, looking at Bai Lin and muttering slowly. Bai Lin's teammates, who were surrounded by him, almost all frowned. Grayer was the first to ask,

"Elder, our captain should be fine, right? How powerful is this monster?"

Elder Xinke shook his head gloomily. "I'm not entirely sure of your captain's true strength, but what Gelulu has demonstrated is only the tip of the iceberg. The battle has only just begun."

"Anyway, I have given her all the information I can. The rest is up to her." The black-haired cat girl looked at Bai Lin. Although she looked indifferent, there was still some worry in her eyes.

The white-haired cat girl stood on the other side of the crowd and said playfully, "Don't worry, we can actually stop the battle. Your captain won't be in any danger. No matter what the outcome, we will provide immediate treatment."

Huh? Isn't this a life-or-death battle? A bunch of questions popped up in the minds of the team members. Xin Ke also changed her serious expression and laughed heartily, then said,

"Come on, Qinuofu, it's pointless to bring it up so early. Don't you see these people are worried about their companions? If you say that, they won't be nervous anymore."

"..." Everyone's hearts twitched a little. It turned out that Xinke was the same type as the white-haired guy, who liked to play pranks on them. Fortunately, Grell, the most impulsive member of their team, didn't like to swear much. He just clenched his fists tightly.

Below, Bai Lin remained at the bottom of the valley, quietly observing her opponent and searching for an opportunity. Numerous hard tentacles, like black feathers, pierced the ground, leaving black stains everywhere.

Bai Lin suddenly lost his temper, and Grell immediately raised his front paws and smashed them into the ground. The black tentacles instantly drilled into the ground. Bai Lin also stood up immediately, tensed his muscles, and quickly jumped to a position, while using his shield to block an attack from a flying tentacle.

The next moment, the earth rumbled, and towering black, sharp stone pillars suddenly appeared around Bai Lin. This level of density was more appropriately described as a dense forest. Bai Lin was very satisfied with this result. She stepped on a stone pillar and used the attack of this spell to fly up.

Bai Lin had predicted this result as early as when the tentacles were inserted into the ground, and the reason was very simple.

Chapter 228: Standing on the Hanging Blade

The little black creature above had once said that Gelulu had the ability to manipulate the earth. Thinking back to when it first emerged from the soil, it was easy to imagine the current scene. Bai Lin now possessed divine power and had a certain degree of foresight about the effects of spells, so naturally he was not affected by this move.

Although it was quite flashy, it was actually quite simple if you looked closely. Bai Lin's lips curled up slightly, and then her eyes focused. She flew away from the stone pillar at an extremely fast speed. When she stepped on the stone pillar for the last time, the black pillar instantly turned into a large amount of black powder and dissipated into the air.

The shield flew across the air, its flames escaping instantly as the darkness dissipated. Bai Lin, using his divine power, seized the perfect moment. Despite the clumsy swings of Gelulu's claws, he couldn't stop Bai Lin, slashing a large, glowing red wound across his side. Gelulu roared in agony, its sound so agonizing it could easily paralyze anyone. Fortunately, Bai Lin was prepared and unaffected.

The pitch-black monster frantically waved its tail, which had shrunk and then gradually expanded, but Bai Lin had already lowered his body and deviated from his original flight trajectory. This forced the monster to turn its huge body around and aim carefully before attacking Bai Lin.

The Gelulu was no fool. Its tail fiercely aimed at Bai Lin, whose speed was uncontrollable. With a sweep of its massive tail, a swathe of black rocks flew directly over, exploding upon impact. A cloud of dust instantly engulfed Bai Lin's form. The teammates overhead were horrified by the sight, some even looking more ferocious than Gelulu's.

The monster would not stop chasing, it had to give Bai Lin a final blow, so it immediately took big strides and charged towards the direction of the dust.

Just when everyone thought Bai Lin might be in trouble, Elder Xinke suddenly smiled. Seeing this, Grell immediately asked excitedly, "What are you laughing at? Stop the ceremony now! Even if the captain is strong, he can't withstand the attack of that monster!"

Xin Ke shook her head slightly and said meaningfully, "Of course she won't resist. If you want to know why, she must have some extraordinary strengths that you can't understand."

"Elder, what does this mean?" asked the black-haired cat girl in confusion.

"See for yourselves." Xinke raised his head with great ease and pointed downwards. Everyone's eyes immediately focused on the bottom of the valley.

After the dust cleared, a vast expanse of black mist drifted, and standing within it, emitting a fiery glow, was the flaming blade that had pierced the darkness. But it lay stuck in the ground, a weapon without an owner, standing alone on the ground, like a tragic sword mound, singing the praises of the warriors' sacrifice.

Did Bai Lin abandon his weapons and escape? The people on the top were thinking about it, but the answer was not that simple. Qinuofu was the first to scream.

"Why is this possible? How did you do it?!"

This exclamation was naturally an admiration for Bai Lin's actions, or rather, her movements. She was gripping the hilt with one hand, one leg bent, her entire body suspended upright on her long sword. The next moment, she once again used the sword as a fulcrum, flipped over, and disappeared from Gelulu's sight.

In fact, when the black rock exploded towards Bai Lin, she had already swung a knife to mitigate the impact, then rolled over to complete this posture. Her immense strength supported her heavy armor, and coupled with her understanding of the human body through various postures, she successfully achieved this posture.

Possessing a vast array of martial arts skills, Bai Lin could quickly learn a wide variety of martial arts techniques, including the use of various weapons and various martial arts postures. Initially, these skills would allow her to acquire muscle reactions beyond her own natural nerves, allowing her to, for example, catch a flying arrow without even realizing it.

After that, Bai Lin was able to gradually grasp the essence of the skill with her own consciousness, which was something she had to strive to comprehend. Each action had to be accompanied by her own thinking, so that the skill could be gradually transformed into her own strength.

The secret technique that the old goblin taught Bai Lin, the circle technique, was never as simple and crude as disappearing in front of others for a moment. When fighting with Bai Lin, it didn't even use this technique except for turning the stick into six shadows, because only in this way could Bai Lin comprehend this so-called secret technique.

The "circle realm" is actually a realm in martial arts. Just now, Bai Lin finally took this critical moment from her original skill to a higher level. She perfectly avoided the damage of the explosion and laid sufficient groundwork for her next attack.

Imitation·Dragon Tail Turn·Modified

After Bai Lin left the spot with the sword in her hand, she immediately activated the circle to ensure that Gelulu could not pursue her. At the same time, she quickly dropped her blade, and the force of the heavy blow to the ground instantly grazed Gelulu's side. Then she immediately tightened her body muscles, and then used all the remaining strength in her next spinning slash.

The timing of this attack was very tight, and even some teammates above did not see it clearly. They generally knew that their captain was very powerful, but Bai Lin's ability to perform such a move was beyond their expectations.

"Is this the power of a hero? Pure martial arts, and it also carries great strength." The black-haired cat girl couldn't help but admire slightly. She had always been quite aloof, but she didn't even hesitate to express her praise.

"Yes, it seems that she is still very powerful. But still, we can't let our guard down." Xin Ke said this in the tone of a long-term superior.

The heavy blow severely chopped off a large part of the monster's ventral foot, causing Gelulu's center of gravity to immediately lose its balance and collapse halfway. The monster continued to scream, and a large number of black tentacles surged from its body. Fortunately, Bai Lin never greedily used the sword and ran away early.

As Bai Lin moved away, her energy was not abundant, so she could only cancel the flame form. Then, a dull sound was heard. Gelulu's screams stopped abruptly, but this dull sound made Bai Lin feel a chill down her spine.

A subconscious sense of crisis arose, and Bai Lin raised his shield.

Large tentacles, accompanied by black mist, directly obscured Bai Lin's vision. The sky was filled with a sickening black that fluttered like snowflakes, mixed with a large amount of black matter of unknown shape. It was like a flock of crows in the darkness, making people feel uncomfortable. However, this move created both darkness and crows.

Chapter 229 Another second stage?

This sudden burst of energy directly covered a large portion of the valley. The collision with the black fog caused the rock walls on both sides to creak, creating large cracks. The entire valley began to tremble, and Bai Lin was naturally not immune to the disaster.

Her armor began to break, and blackened scars appeared on her fair skin, floating into the air like dried debris. Bai Lin's eyes widened, and she tried her best to stay conscious.

A flood of information streams crawled through Bai Lin's brain like thousands of ants, gradually spreading throughout her body. A mere moment of dispersal resulted in extremely detrimental consequences for Bai Lin. This level of attack wasn't a threat to her for now, as Bai Lin knew full well that the black fog wouldn't persist long enough to completely destroy her consciousness. She needed to be wary of the hidden undercurrent beneath this massive feint.

With the sound of breaking air, just as Bai Lin had anticipated, three nearly invisible, thick, pitch-black tentacles burst through the fog, all crashing down upon him simultaneously. Having already prepared, Bai Lin naturally dodged the first two attacks with a deft backward leap at just the right moment. Then, using the momentum of the leap, he rolled over, avoiding the third attack.

Tsk tsk, your combat awareness is remarkable, brave man. Even though this is your first encounter with an opponent, you've already demonstrated this level of skill. It seems there's a good chance of winning this battle. Xinke's eyes gleamed with satisfaction, and he silently praised Bai Lin in his heart.

After the black fog dissipated, Bai Lin could clearly see a large number of black spots on the ground and rock walls, all of which made a visible charcoal-like sound, a completely undisguised threat. But what was even more worrying was that Gelulu's huge body had disappeared out of thin air?

Bai Lin once again raised her shield firmly, alert to her surroundings. Since Gulu had originally emerged from underground, it made sense for it to behave this way again. As she pondered this, a rustling sound came from behind her. She immediately turned and raised her shield, but was still thrown back by a powerful force.

The broken armor on Bai Lin's abdomen that had not yet recovered was completely smashed, and a black scar of fifteen centimeters in length suddenly appeared on her body. Coupled with the impact, her internal organs were almost thrown out. Fortunately, the wound was not long, and only blood was flowing out, putting her already strained body in an even more dangerous situation.

It really hurts. Although she had already prepared ten thousand curse words in her mind, Bai Lin knew that she didn't have the energy to curse them out. The only thing she could be thankful for was that her body flew high enough to use her feet to push against the rock wall and sprint forward.

Gelulu's attacks clearly weren't going anywhere. It immediately lifted its tail and spewed out a black sphere. Although Bai Lin was much faster, this attack nearly blocked her downward flight path. If this attack had struck Bai Lin, her consciousness would have been completely taken over by the pitch-black monster.

But so what?

Without hesitation, Bai Lin kicked the black ball with her foot, flying directly towards Gelulu at an extremely fast speed. Her sword blade sparked from the shield, breaking the ball into pieces. The remaining black mist still brushed past Bai Lin on both sides, causing her consciousness to sink even lower.

Despite this, Bai Lin remained poised for attack. The momentum from above, coupled with her calculations of the hardness of the Gelulu's shell, gave Bai Lin the certainty that if she could strike with this single blow, she would secure victory.

Gulu roared angrily, and cut its tail into a pair of scissors, bending it over its body and aiming it at Bai Lin. During this flight, Bai Lin gradually grew fearless, finally raising her blade high with both hands and pouring her whole being into the final blow.

Even if I die here, it won't matter, as long as I win. Bai Lin first calmed down and concentrated his energy and spirit on himself.

Secret technique: Circle, start in advance!

What followed was an unreserved, violent, and violent attack! Bai Lin was determined to completely destroy Gelulu with this single blow. Her blade pierced the emptiness, and she plummeted like a meteor, charging relentlessly towards the darkness that should have buried her.

Like cutting tofu, Bai Lin's blade passed the scissors and landed heavily on the carapace on Gelulu's back. Sparks and darkness collided, a roar louder than thunder. Another burst of black mist filled Gelulu's body, enveloping Bai Lin once again.

Within the black fog, Bai Lin instantly locked onto the impure object emitting a lifeless white light. It was a cocoon, her target. Using her last remaining strength, Bai Lin thrust her blade forward. Gelulu, standing beneath her, suddenly lost his footing, and so did Bai Lin. The cocoon exploded once more. A pure white light coalesced, engulfing the darkness and sending Bai Lin careening towards the ground beyond.

Bai Lin had no strength left to recover from the fall, and she landed heavily on the ground. She struggled to open her eyes, and the screams of Gelulu that had been continuing in her ears completely disappeared. She used her arms to slightly support her already broken and fuzzy body, and looked at Gelulu's body.

Just as Bai Lin expected, the white light had blown Gelulu's body into pieces. The darkness gradually dissipated, and most of the body sank into the ground like mud and water, leaving only some broken shells scattered on the ground.

It's really... a bit difficult, fighting on my own. Bai Lin collapsed to the ground exhausted, and the huge cheers of her teammates came to her ears. A smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, which was the satisfaction of victory.

However, another voice interrupted this feeling of satisfaction and joy. It was Xin Ke's louder voice, which made people feel calm and steady, but also made Bai Lin feel a murderous voice.