Chapter 71: Witch Hunter
[Announcement: Participant Yamu (Sanctuary Paradise) has been eliminated. Bai Ye (Reincarnation Paradise) temporarily holds Overlord Medals ×2.]
As soon as this announcement appeared, aside from Night Temptation Witch, the other seven participants were all surprised. Yamu was eliminated far too quickly; the Strongest Warrior Battle had only just begun.
On the snowy plain, Night Temptation Witch glanced at the spot where Yamu had disappeared, then stepped forward and headed north. Although she didn't know the exact location of the Peak Mountain Range, she could roughly determine its direction through the contraction trajectory of the blizzard at the edge.
As soon as Night Temptation Witch left, Bubu Wang, who had blended into the environment, quickly followed. His task was simple now: just follow Night Temptation Witch.
Su Xiao received Bubu Wang's message but did not immediately rush over. That would completely eliminate their advantage.
Bubu Wang could blend into the environment. If he tracked Night Temptation Witch, the probability of her detecting him was very low.
Just now, Su Xiao had already recalled Amu, while Beini continued to act freely.
Su Xiao's plan was to have Bubu Wang follow first to determine Night Temptation Witch's movement trajectory. Once he figured it out, Su Xiao would have Amu ambush her along her path.
The snowy plain was not only Bubu Wang's home turf but also Amu's. Amu was often sensed by others not because he couldn't conceal his aura, but because his aura had an icy characteristic. In a normal environment, that cold aura was easily detected.
The snowy plain was different. The temperature here was around minus 40 degrees Celsius. As long as Amu hid in the snow and restrained his aura, enemies who weren't specialized in perception systems were unlikely to find him.
Three kilometers away from Night Temptation Witch, Su Xiao was receiving Bubu Wang's messages through the team channel. According to Bubu Wang's observations, Night Temptation Witch had been heading north all along.
After tracking for over an hour, Amu came to meet Su Xiao, white steam puffing from his nostrils.
What Night Temptation Witch didn't know was that she was already semi-encircled. Baha was 2.15 kilometers ahead of her, Su Xiao and Amu were 2.73 kilometers behind her, and Bubu Wang was tracking at a moderate distance.
Su Xiao arranged it this way mainly because there were too many remaining participants. Excluding himself and Night Temptation Witch, there were still seven other participants.
If he engaged Night Temptation Witch head-on, other participants would reap the benefits. Even if Su Xiao wasn't directly eliminated, he would fall into a disadvantage due to severe injuries.
By now, Bubu Wang had confirmed Night Temptation Witch's direction. Su Xiao had Amu speed up, flank around Night Temptation Witch, and get ahead of her.
Half an hour later, Amu successfully ambushed 1.6 kilometers ahead of Night Temptation Witch, hiding in the snow, waiting for her to pass overhead.
Unfortunately, the first ambush failed. Night Temptation Witch passed 62.4 meters to Amu's right. At that distance, a surprise attack against a powerhouse like her would have no good effect.
After Night Temptation Witch passed the ambush area, Amu crawled out of the snow, continued to flank her, and set up a second ambush ahead.
There was a big gap between the plan and actual execution. Night Temptation Witch passed near Amu's second ambush point, about 36.9 meters away. That wasn't a suitable distance for a surprise attack.
On the snowy plain, Night Temptation Witch glanced at the gray sky and tightened her collar.
As a hunter, patience was essential. After Amu had set up seven ambushes, this time Night Temptation Witch's path was very close to him, almost stepping right over him.
Walking on the snow, Night Temptation Witch yawned. She didn't expect to feel a bit bored in the fifth round. For the past few hours, she had been traveling nonstop. She hadn't seen any other participants, not even a living creature.
"What a unlucky guy. To have his Overlord Medal stolen in a situation like this, how unlucky can you get?"
Just as Night Temptation Witch muttered, she suddenly felt a surge of cold spreading from under her feet.
Crack, crack, crack…
Ice spread instantly, nearly freezing Night Temptation Witch in place. She leaped backward into the air, her witch hat falling off, her long purple hair scattering.
Before Night Temptation Witch landed, red patterns emerged on the skin all over her body. These patterns were as fine as hair strands and very irregular. This was a prerequisite for using some kind of ability, and before the red patterns fully "awakened," she couldn't use that life-saving skill.
The moment Night Temptation Witch landed, she sensed spatial fluctuations behind her.
'Damn it!'
Night Temptation Witch leaned forward almost with all her strength. It had to be said, her reaction time in a crisis was worthy of her status as the sole survivor of the Transcendent Primordial World.
Baha's claws missed. Just as Night Temptation Witch prepared to counterattack, first using a curse ability to mutate Baha, she felt the ground beneath her feet shake. A large hand grabbed her calf.
Baha vanished, adjusted his position with spatial ability, and reappeared behind Night Temptation Witch's head.
Pfft!
Baha's sharp claws pierced the back of Night Temptation Witch's neck, while his other claw reached forward and slashed her throat.
Night Temptation Witch's fair face turned pale. She felt her body going numb, starting from her neck and spreading to her torso.
Skill 4, Backstab (Passive Lv.60): If Baha launches a surprise attack from behind an enemy, it deals Agility × 2 true damage (268 points) + base damage + 142 points true poison damage.
Skill 5, Throat Slit (Active Lv.44): After Baha triggers Backstab (Passive), he can immediately follow up with this ability, using his claws to tear open the enemy's throat, dealing 200 to 700 points of vital damage, plus 142 points of true poison damage and a heavy bleeding effect. Cooldown: 10 hours. Cost: 200 mana points.
Skill 6, Poison Shadow (Ultimate Skill · Passive/Active Lv.10): Due to the creator's ability characteristics, Baha receives partial bonuses. His body contains a growing biological energy poison. Each attack deals 142 points of true poison damage to the enemy.
Hint: Baha can inject all the poison into the enemy at once, dealing up to 2500 points of true poison damage. Baha will be weakened for 1 to 5 seconds.
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After Baha's deadly three-hit combo, he entered a weakened state. He immediately used spatial ability to create distance, leaving the rest to Amu.
Night Temptation Witch covered her throat with one hand. The red patterns on her body emitted a faint glow, allowing her numb body to quickly regain sensation.
A frozen war hammer swung out from the snow, whistling as it smashed toward Night Temptation Witch.
Night Temptation Witch's expression was grim, and she was furious inside. Not because she was ambushed, but because she was being pushed to such a sorry state by two summoned creatures.
Night Temptation Witch's right hand stretched straight. Her originally delicate jade-like hand suddenly bulged with veins and muscles, and her fingertips became sharp.
Bang!
Night Temptation Witch's right hand met the frozen war hammer, shattering it directly.
As she shattered the war hammer, Night Temptation Witch bent down, her other hand thrusting downward. Piercing through the snow, her hand stabbed into Amu's shoulder.
Feeling the warmth of flesh and blood on her fingers, a smile appeared on Night Temptation Witch's face. Her heart gradually filled with pleasure.