Chapter 27: Roaring Showdown: Di Tian vs. The Earth Bear - Fighting the Unstoppable
Di Tian's determination was unwavering as he continued to dance around the Earth Bear, exploiting its blind spots and targeting the areas with the least protection. However, frustration gnawed at him as he realized that his attacks were not dealing any significant damage to the formidable creature. The Earth Bear's defense was indeed monstrous, and his efforts seemed futile against its impenetrable rock plates.
Despite the prolonged battle, the Earth Bear remained relentless, its endurance seemingly boundless. Di Tian knew that he had to think of a new strategy, a way to overcome the beast's impregnable defenses. He couldn't afford to let doubt or weariness cloud his judgment. The injured white snake's life and the successful completion of his quest were still within reach, but only if he could find a way to overcome the Earth Bear's seemingly invincible armor.
As he darted around the creature, he analyzed its movements and observed the way it shifted its weight and protected certain areas. He noticed that while its thick rock plates provided formidable protection, there were certain moments when the beast exposed its weaker points. These fleeting moments were his only chance to deal any substantial damage.
Gritting his teeth, Di Tian adjusted his strategy. He focused on precise strikes, homing in on the exact spots where the rock plates were thinner or temporarily shifted during the bear's movements. Each attack was a calculated risk, but he knew it was the only way to make any progress against the Earth Bear's defenses.
With renewed determination, Di Tian executed a series of lightning-fast strikes, targeting the bear's vulnerable spots whenever they were exposed.
ROAR!!!
Di Tian's relentless assault seemed to take a toll on the Earth Bear, as his claws struck with deadly accuracy and unleashed waves of pain and frustration upon the massive creature. The sparks flew with each precise strike, causing the bear to bellow in agony.
The Earth Bear's eyes glowed with an intense red hue, and its fur bristled with fury. The cracked rock armour, which Di Tian had managed to penetrate, showed signs of healing, indicating the bear's formidable regenerative abilities. However, it was clear that the creature was growing increasingly annoyed at Di Tian's ability to inflict pain upon it.
ROAAAAR!!!!!
The beast issued a defiant roar, a sign that it was not ready to relent just yet. Its body pulsed with a renewed surge of power, and the ground beneath it trembled as it prepared to unleash another devastating skill.
[Master, the Giant Earth Bear is about to use Roaring Rampage. During this state, it will launch a relentless offense, increasing the speed and force behind its attacks. Its strikes will come in quick succession, leaving you little time to retaliate.]
"Darn, another overpowered skill," Di Tian mumbled, realizing that dodging these attacks would be a daunting task. He needed to find a way to deal with this skill effectively.
[Although this skill is dangerous, it's not without its side effects, Master.]
"Side effects? What kind of side effects?" Di Tian asked eagerly, sensing an opportunity.
[As I said, the Earth Bear will go on a relentless assault, attacking you without caring for its own safety. This means that its own muscles and bones will be affected after the attack. It wouldn't be surprising if it becomes unable to launch such powerful attacks for a certain period of time. It will also be exhausted and enter a weakened state, leaving it vulnerable to your attacks.]
A glimmer of hope ignited within Di Tian as he absorbed the information. The Earth Bear's formidable skill came with a cost, and if he played his cards right, he could exploit this weakness to gain the upper hand.
ROAR!!!
The Earth Bear charged forward, its claws ready to strike in rapid succession. Di Tian's instincts kicked into high gear as he nimbly evaded the attacks, his serpentine body twisting and weaving through the onslaught.
Of course, there were several attacks that he couldn't dodge in time as well, for them he used his dragon claws augmented by the slash skill to perry them, each time his figure was sent flying for a few meters showing the power behind the strikes of the Giant Earth Bear
Each strike of the Earth Bear carried immense force, but Di Tian managed to stay out of harm's way somehow. He even used the Dragon Tail initiate ability to augment his tail and strike at the bear whenever he had the chance, although this didn't deal any serious damage it was enough to injure it lightly and annoy it at the same time.
ROAR!!!
The Earth Bear's fury seemed boundless as it unleashed a primal bellow that shook the very foundations of the cave. Its rage seemed to intensify with every strike Di Tian landed, and it was clear that the injuries, no matter how slight, had only fuelled the creature's anger.
The air crackled with tension as the Earth Bear made its move, a move it had reserved until this critical moment. Di Tian's instincts screamed at him, warning him of the impending danger.
[Master, it's going for an all-out attack. It's triggering its initiate ability, "Rampaging Fury." When this ability is active, all damage inflicted upon the Giant Earth Bear will only fuel its fierce and relentless attacks. The damage it can deal will also increase exponentially,] <Wise One> warned, her words laced with concern.
Di Tian's heart sank; he knew the dire implications of facing a creature that grew stronger with every blow it received. It was a terrifying prospect, one that threatened to overpower him completely.
He felt a sense of helplessness wash over him. He had faced formidable adversaries before, but this was a different level of danger altogether. The Earth Bear's power was already immense, and now, with "Rampaging Fury" in play, it had become an unstoppable force of destruction.
Despite knowing what was to come, Di Tian found himself unable to evade or escape this imminent onslaught. The bear's power was already overwhelming when it activated "Roaring Rampage," and now, it was entering a state of furious rampage, with each attack growing in ferocity and deadliness.
Swoosh!!!
The Giant Earth Bear's sudden charge caught Di Tian off guard, and in the blink of an eye, the massive creature was upon him. The glint of its deadly claw filled Di Tian with a sense of dread, and he knew that he had no time to dodge.
With lightning-fast reflexes, he focused his energy into his tail, activating the initiate ability "Dragon Tail." Energy surged through his scaly tail, covering it in a transparent, energy-infused layer, akin to another set of scales.
In a desperate move, he hurled his energized tail towards the incoming attack with all his might. The two powerful forces collided with a deafening boom, sending shockwaves through the air and creating an explosive clash.
The force of the impact sent Di Tian flying backward, his body hurtling towards the cave wall. However, before he could crash, the Giant Earth Bear appeared before him with uncanny speed, as if it had anticipated the outcome of their collision.
The creature clenched both fists together like a massive hammer, and with a thunderous strike, it sent Di Tian's airborne form hurtling away once again. This attack was the formidable "Earthquake Slam," a skill that could create miniature shockwaves akin to a small earthquake.
BOOOOOOOOM!!!!!
The loud sound of explosion sounded which nearly shook the whole underground cave, even the entrance of the cave slightly trembled, one can only try to fathom the power of the creature's attack.
Di Tian's serpentine body crashed into the cave wall, the force behind the previous attack was so fierce that it had made the cave wall cave in for tens of meters like another small channel, the impact sending ripples of pain through his being.
"Darn, it hurts like hell" He groaned, his body aching from the powerful blows he had endured. The relentless assault of the Giant Earth Bear left him breathless and weary, almost ninety present scales on his body had fallen from the previous attack he sustained, the area where the creature had attacked had a massive bloody wound.
As he tried to regain his composure, the Giant Earth Bear wasted no time. It charged at Di Tian with its massive frame, its fury undiminished. Di Tian knew that he couldn't afford to be on the receiving end of another onslaught.
Gritting his teeth, he mustered his strength and glided out of the small channel created by the previous clash with as fast as possible and propelled himself away from the charging creature. He moved with agility and grace, utilizing his flight advantage to stay out of the bear's reach.
The Giant Earth Bear's relentless pursuit showed no signs of abating. It was like an unstoppable force of nature, its fury channelled into every strike. Each blow carried the full weight of its immense strength, and Di Tian struggled to keep up with the pace.
[Master, its attacks are relentless. You must find a way to outmanoeuvre it and find an opening,] <Wise One> advised, her voice calm and reassuring.
Di Tian nodded, his mind racing with possibilities. He knew that he couldn't match the Giant Earth Bear's strength head-on, heck most of his scales had already fallen.
If he took another attack like the previous one, he had no shred of doubt in his mind that he will die, he could only use his speed and agility to his advantage, but the previous attack had delt significant damage, be it his movement speed or reaction speed both had decreased a lot after the previous impact.
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