plundering hand

"Swish! Swish! Swish!"

Three golden lights soared, and Jiang Han's level reached 77.

"Ding!~"

System prompt: Congratulations...

At the same time, a plethora of system alerts echoed incessantly in Jiang Han's ears, but he had no time to pay attention. The siege was still ongoing, and Tianhai Town was in imminent danger. He had no time to check the spoils.

"Swoosh!"

Taking advantage of the remaining two minutes of the Fallen Feather's duration, Jiang Han unfolded his wings and swiftly rushed out, entering the collapsed gate of Tianhai Town. The war stomped down, creating a surging wave of energy that caused numerous casualties among the advanced guard, while simultaneously boosting the attacks of friendly forces.

"Ding!~"

System prompt: You used the skill [War Stomp], dealing 537771 damage to the advanced guard. As the opponent is already dead, no suppression effect can be formed. At the same time, your own attack is increased by 20%, all nearby friendly forces have their attack increased by 80%, and the attack of all enemy units within a 100*100 range is reduced by 80%, lasting one minute, and dealing 1504710 damage!

-1504710!

-1504710!

...

The vast disparity in strength made the power of War Stomp astonishingly effective. With an 80% boost to their attack, it directly reversed the tide of the battle. Simultaneously, the damage inflicted by Jiang Han caused all enemy units within a 100*100 range to fall dead, making the 80% reduction in the enemy's attack ineffective.

Soaring above the chaotic battlefield, Jiang Han scanned the surroundings and found his target—a woman in a robe continuously using healing and amplification spells within the enemy encirclement.

[Listener·Nitia]

Without hesitation, Jiang Han flew through the heavy defenses, reaching her. With his current attributes, he unleashed various skills, rapidly depleting her health.

"You blasphemer of the divine!"

Nitia gritted her silver teeth, a face full of resentment.

If looks could kill, she would have wished to tear the man in front of her into pieces.

Blasphemer of the divine?

Ridiculous!

Jiang Han felt disdainful towards her words. In this world, there were no true divinities, only powerful beings self-proclaiming as such.

Grip of the Undead, Chaotic Slaughter, Death Slash...

Jiang Han unleashed a barrage of skills, flying in mid-air, ignoring any encirclement. Nitia had nowhere to hide and eventually fell with a tragic scream, departing with her faith in her chosen deity.

"Ding!~"

System prompt: Congratulations! You have killed the Level 80 Spirit-level BOSS [Listener·Nitia]. Rewards: Experience +30000000, Reputation +5000!

"Ding!~"

System prompt: Please note, the duration of your item [Fallen Feather] has ended!

"Boom!"

A War Stomp swept away the NPCs closing in on him. Jiang Han picked up Nitia's dropped equipment and coins, continuing to slay monsters, ensuring the safety of Tianhai Town.

A moment later...

"Ding!~"

System prompt: The duration of your skill [Forbidden·Dark Reincarnation] has ended. Due to your total of eight deaths during this period, your level has decreased by 50!

In an instant, attributes plummeted.

The 400% bonus to all attributes vanished.

Jiang Han: "..."

Level 50!

This punishment was indeed severe.

In fact, he had considered waiting for the duration to end before defeating Uriel to minimize losses. However, that was not possible. Even if the opponent had only a few drops of blood left, it would be meaningless without breaking through the defense. Moreover, with the given level-up as the reward for defeating him, the system wouldn't allow him to exploit a loophole and instantly ascend several tens of levels.

However, defeating Uriel, he believed, would bring benefits that would not disappoint him.

But...

Before that, he must defend Tianhai Town and deal with the restless players!

"Adventurer, hurry and kill the Dark Swordsman!" the Pope said in a deep voice.

Bound by the rules, he couldn't take action, but the adventurers participating in this siege were different from him.

"The damn time for the cheat has finally ended!"

"Why are you still standing there? Charge, charge, the first kill opportunity is here!"

"Jiang Han is only level 27. This is the best chance!"

...

Players lying in wait finally found an opportunity, and thousands of heads surged toward Jiang Han.

Because the range of War Stomp was relatively wide, players were afraid of being killed by the shockwave and kept their distance. They were still some distance away from Jiang Han at this moment.

As Jiang Han prepared to use the Fallen Feather to temporarily avoid the onslaught, another system alert sounded in his ears.

"Ding!~"

System prompt: The S-grade item [Qilin Blessing] you obtained has had its restrictions lifted and can now be used!

Qilin Blessing?!

Jiang Han opened his inventory and immediately saw the scroll gifted by the father of the Water Qilin, Jia Jiajia. The "cannot use" status had been lifted.

"Hiss..."

Without hesitation, he tore open the scroll.

In the next moment, a mysterious blue light floated out from the scroll, carrying a refreshing breath that entered Jiang Han's forehead, as if combing through his muscles and bones, making him feel as if he were in a hot spring, completely smooth.

"Ding!~"

System prompt: Congratulations! You have received the [Qilin Blessing], gaining permanent improvements in all aspects. Base health permanently +50000, base attack permanently +500, base defense permanently +400, movement speed permanently +10%, luck +1!

One had to admit that the Qilin Blessing provided abnormally high base values, truly an abnormal level of enhancement.

Afterward, Jiang Han took out a skill book, his reward for the first kill of a regional-level BOSS.

At his current level, equipment would definitely not be of much use. He didn't have time to go through all the system prompts, but skill books generally did not have level restrictions. Also, system rewards would not be skills from other professions.

[Plundering Hand] (S-grade)

Introduction: A rare skill that can rival Evil Tread. Due to its highly specific nature, its reputation is even more notorious.

Effect: Acquire enemy skills and learn them unconditionally.

Restriction: Can only plunder one skill, and when using Plundering Hand again, the previously acquired skill will be forgotten. Additional restriction: Cannot plunder exclusive skills, and when the target skill is of higher grade than S, the power of the plundered skill will be weakened, the degree of weakening depends on the effect and grade.

Occupational requirements: None

Cooldown time: Ten minutes

"Hiss!"

Jiang Han looked at the skill description and couldn't help but take a sharp breath.

What a disgustingly powerful skill!

So, if I plunder a thief's signature skill, Stealth, does that mean I, as a swordsman, can also use Stealth?

Shouldn't I learn it quickly, or save it for the New Year?

"Ding!~"

System prompt: You have learned the skill

 [Plundering Hand]!

"A jug of old wine, my dear friend, where are you?" Facing the oncoming crowd, Jiang Han shouted loudly.

"I'm here!"

At the forefront of the crowd, a jug of old wine, leading a group of top experts from the Slaughter God Pavilion, shouted while holding a long sword.

Why is he calling me by my name?

Does he know that I'm undoubtedly dead and wants me to collect heads? When the national borders are lifted in the future, inherit his will, bring glory to the country?

Suddenly being called by name, a jug of old wine was utterly confused.

"Your hidden profession is very powerful. That move, War God Possession, has a cooldown of less than five minutes, and it even has an all-attribute bonus. It's truly formidable!" Jiang Han praised profusely, "So, I'll borrow it for a bit!"

As he spoke, he activated Plundering Hand.

"Ding!~"

System prompt: Player Dark Prologue·One Jiang Han has used the skill [Plundering Hand] on you, successfully learning War God Possession!

"Damn!"

A jug of old wine couldn't help but curse.

My signature skill has been learned by you?

Did you even ask for my consent?