Chapter 3: Eliminating the Blazing Sun Monarch with Minimal Risk, Su Xiao Sets His Sights on the World Source and Treasure Chest Produced by the Blazing Sun Monarch
Su Xiao stood in the center of the base camp, his gaze fixed on the distant main battlefield. The Blazing Sun Monarch's power was formidable, but to him, it was nothing more than a walking treasure chest. The World Source and the chest it dropped were his true targets. He had already formulated a plan to take down this powerful enemy with the lowest risk.
"Baha, how's the reconnaissance going?" Su Xiao asked, his tone calm.
Baha flapped its wings and landed on his shoulder, reporting, "The Blazing Sun Monarch is currently in the central area of the main battlefield, surrounded by a large number of Sun Warriors. It's not easy to get close."
Su Xiao nodded slightly. "No rush. We'll wait for the right moment."
He knew that the Blazing Sun Monarch wasn't just any ordinary opponent. As a powerhouse of the Sun Faction, it possessed immense Solar Force and could even summon the power of the Blazing Sun Star. A direct confrontation would be unwise. He needed to find a flaw in its defenses.
"Boss, are you really going to take on that big guy?" Bubu Wang asked from the side, his dog face full of worry.
"Mm." Su Xiao replied simply, his hand already resting on the hilt of the Dragon-Slaying Flash.
He had already assessed the Blazing Sun Monarch's strength. Although it was powerful, it wasn't invincible. With his current abilities, combined with the Azure Steel Shadow Energy and the Blade Dao Sword techniques, he had a chance to take it down. The key was to find the right opportunity.
"Boss, the Sun Warriors are starting to patrol in shifts. There's a gap in their defenses," Baha reported again.
"Good, let's move."
Su Xiao's figure flickered, and he instantly activated Spatial Shift, disappearing from the spot. When he reappeared, he was already on the outskirts of the main battlefield. Before him, the Blazing Sun Monarch's massive form was bathed in blazing sunlight, radiating an oppressive aura.
"Blade Dao Sword: Azure Demon."
Su Xiao's figure shot forward like a bolt of lightning, the Dragon-Slashing Flash in his hand transforming into a streak of azure light, slashing straight at the Blazing Sun Monarch's neck. The blade's edge carried a faint blue glow, the Azure Steel Shadow Energy surging within it.
The Blazing Sun Monarch reacted swiftly, raising its arm to block. With a clang of metal clashing, Su Xiao's blade was deflected, but he didn't retreat. Instead, he used the momentum to spin in midair, his second strike aimed at the Blazing Sun Monarch's chest.
"Blade Dao Sword: Extreme!"
This strike was even faster, the blade's edge tearing through the air with a sharp whistle. The Blazing Sun Monarch's expression changed slightly as it sensed the danger. It roared, and a blazing sun flame erupted from its body, forming a shield of fire.
Boom!
The blade clashed with the flame shield, sending out a shockwave that swept across the battlefield. Su Xiao was forced back several steps, his arms slightly numb. The Blazing Sun Monarch's strength was indeed formidable, but he had already found its weakness—its defense was strong, but its speed was lacking.
"Boss, its left leg has a wound. It looks like an old injury," Baha reminded from the sky.
Su Xiao's eyes narrowed. He had noticed it too. The Blazing Sun Monarch's left leg had a faint scar, likely an old wound that hadn't fully healed. That was its weak point.
"Blade Dao Sword: Time."
Su Xiao's figure flickered again, this time appearing directly behind the Blazing Sun Monarch. The Dragon-Slashing Flash in his hand was enveloped in a strange power, as if it could distort time itself. The blade slashed down, carrying an unstoppable force.
The Blazing Sun Monarch tried to dodge, but it was too slow. The blade struck its left leg, and with a tearing sound, blood sprayed. The Blazing Sun Monarch let out a pained roar, its body staggering.
"Now!"
Su Xiao didn't give it a chance to recover. His figure flickered again, and the Dragon-Slashing Flash in his hand transformed into a rain of blades, madly slashing at the Blazing Sun Monarch's wound. Each strike carried the Azure Steel Shadow Energy, continuously eroding its life force.
"Roar!"
The Blazing Sun Monarch let out a desperate roar, its body erupting with a blazing sun flame, trying to burn Su Xiao to ashes. But Su Xiao had long anticipated this, his figure flickering as he retreated dozens of meters, dodging the flame's range.
"Boss, it's about to go berserk!" Bubu Wang shouted from afar.
Su Xiao's expression remained calm. He knew that the Blazing Sun Monarch's berserk state was its final struggle. As long as he held on a little longer, victory would be his.
"Blade Dao Sword: Azure Shadow King."
Su Xiao's figure suddenly stopped, the Dragon-Slashing Flash in his hand pointing at the sky. A massive azure sword shadow condensed in the air, carrying a destructive aura, and crashed down toward the Blazing Sun Monarch.
Boom!
The azure sword shadow pierced through the Blazing Sun Monarch's body, and its massive form slowly fell to the ground, stirring up a cloud of dust. Su Xiao sheathed his sword, his gaze calm.
"Ding! You have killed the Blazing Sun Monarch. Obtained: World Source +3, Blazing Sun Monarch's Treasure Chest (Epic Grade)."
A system notification sounded in his ear. Su Xiao let out a light breath. This battle had gone smoothly, with no major risks. He bent down and picked up the Blazing Sun Monarch's Treasure Chest, a faint smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
"Boss, you're really something else!" Bubu Wang ran over, wagging his tail excitedly.
"It's nothing special." Su Xiao shook his head. "Let's go back to the base camp first. We need to open the chest."
He turned and walked toward the base camp, Baha and Bubu Wang following closely behind. Behind him, the Blazing Sun Monarch's corpse gradually dissipated, turning into specks of light that merged into the void.
In the base camp, Su Xiao opened the Blazing Sun Monarch's Treasure Chest. Inside were a few World Source fragments and a piece of Blazing Sun Star Ore. Although the haul wasn't huge, it was enough to satisfy him.
"Not bad, this trip was worth it." Su Xiao put away the items and prepared to continue his next plan.