Chapter 27: Instant Kill!
“Strongest Moonlight Rabbit! It’s Strongest Moonlight Rabbit!!!”
“Everyone, it’s time for revenge!!!”
2v2 Virtual Battle, preparation phase.
Seeing the battle information, Xiao Kui, the orange-haired girl in black stockings, shouted excitedly. Yesterday, during the 100-Pet Battle Royale, she had been thoroughly humiliated by Strongest Moonlight Rabbit in front of tens of thousands of viewers. Not only had the opponent mocked her for shouting her pet beast’s combat skill names, but she had also been forced to eat dirt thanks to the annoying ranged throwing tactics. And most importantly, after Xiao Kui finally got close, the opponent had shamelessly quit!
“Everyone, the Death Chamber is a small to medium-sized duel map. Let’s see how she’ll try to cheat this time. I’m going to crush her and make her pay!!!”
“…”
“…”
“Xiao Kui sure holds a grudge. You used a High-Tier pet beast in a casual Battle Royale, what did you expect?”
“I vaguely remember, that Strongest Moonlight Rabbit seemed quite…alluring?”
“Alluring indeed. More like…alluringly bankrupting.”
“Xiao Kui, don’t get careless. What if the opponent has a hidden High-Tier pet beast? There’s no limit on the number of pet beasts in this mode.”
“Unlikely. Didn’t you see the power of that Giant Moonlight Rabbit!? It’s clearly her main battle pet beast…”
As Xiao Kui declared the start of the battle, the livestream chat erupted in arguments. Some criticized the rage quitting, others were annoyed at Xiao Kui for dominating casual mode. Some viewers suspected that Strongest Moonlight Rabbit had a hidden High-Tier pet beast.
However, this speculation was unlikely. Based on the Giant Moonlight Rabbit’s power and performance, it was clearly the main battle pet beast, consuming most of the team’s resources. If Strongest Moonlight Rabbit had a hidden High-Tier pet beast, her second pet beast wouldn’t be a combat type, but rather a support or defense type, or perhaps a suitable Weapon Species. This was common sense.
Seeing the endless arguments in the chat, Xiao Kui adjusted the camera angle, focusing on her teammate.
[White Maple Academy Captain]
A chestnut-haired girl in a light yellow robe, two plain braids hanging over her shoulders. She looked ordinary, even slightly unremarkable. Neither her appearance nor her demeanor was particularly striking, but the moment she appeared on screen, the arguing fans went wild.
“Captain Aurora, I’m your dog!!!!”
“Wuwuwu, I endure watching that bitch Xiao Kui’s livestream every day just for a chance to see Captain Aurora’s heroic figure!!!”
“When will Captain Aurora start streaming? If not streaming, some daily selfies would be nice!!!”
“I want to be trampled under the Captain’s feet and insulted~~~~~”
White Maple Academy Captain, ranked 9th among the Ten Greats, codename: Aurora. Her current virtual battle account had over 4 million followers.
She had single-handedly transformed the once obscure White Maple Academy into a popular prestigious school in just one year. Although still far from established powerhouses like Wind God Academy, as long as Aurora was enrolled, it was enough for White Maple Academy to reap substantial benefits.
At this moment, the somewhat plain-looking girl with braids ignored Xiao Kui and the frenzy in her livestream, simply standing quietly at the entrance of the chamber, waiting for the battle to begin.
The Death Chamber was a duel map. After entering, players would be randomly teleported to face an opponent of similar level. If both members of a team won, the battle would end immediately. If the results were one win and one loss, the two winners from the first round would fight to determine the final victor.
[Countdown complete, battle begin, please enter the chamber]
“Let’s go…” Aurora said softly before stepping into the portal leading to the chamber.
Xiao Kui quickly followed.
“…”
“Whoosh——!!!”
Inside a white, enclosed palace hall, filled with towering stone pillars, the illusory figures of the two girls began to solidify. Seeing the iconic buns and starry eyes opposite her, Xiao Kui let out a sigh of satisfaction.
Strongest Moonlight Rabbit…
It was her!!
The Death Chamber map, for balance, would automatically match players with similar levels from the two teams. Therefore, according to the system mechanics, Wind God Academy #10 would definitely be matched against the captain.
And Strongest Moonlight Rabbit was her prey~~~~
Finally, time for revenge!!!
“Boom!!!!”
As Xiao Kui’s thoughts raced, purple lightning crackled behind her. A purple humanoid figure, radiating intense light and electricity, materialized behind Xiao Kui.
High-Tier — Elemental Species — Thundering Violet Lightning!!!
Whether in the early or late game, Elemental Species were universally recognized as a strong choice. Their bodies were formless, difficult to capture, highly mobile, and their attack range was incredibly wide. Their only noticeable weaknesses were the difficulty in finding suitable Weapon Species support—
And the limitations on their combat skill types…
For example, Thundering Violet Lightning could only equip lightning-type combat skills. Even if it equipped ice or fire-type skills, it couldn’t use them~~
Meanwhile, the Moonlight Rabbit also grew in size behind the golden-haired, bun-wearing girl, quickly transforming into a massive snow-white creature.
Mid-Tier — Biological Species — Giant Moonlight Rabbit!
Lian Xing smiled at Xiao Kui and her Thundering Violet Lightning in the distance. In the previous Battle Royale, each player could only deploy one pet beast, so the Moonlight Rabbit was naturally no match for the Thundering Violet Lightning.
But in this mode, things were different…
“Crack—”
The Giant Moonlight Rabbit casually pulled a piece from a stone pillar, crushing it into fine, sharp dust with its powerful grip, then assumed a throwing stance, aiming at the Thundering Violet Lightning a hundred meters away.
Seeing this, Xiao Kui, already wary, didn’t have time to explain to her viewers, quickly climbing onto the Thundering Violet Lightning’s shoulder.
Then, with a “Whoosh,” a flash of purple lightning streaked across the arena. The Thundering Violet Lightning moved like a bolt of lightning, tearing through the space in the blink of an eye, creating a deafening roar of thunder.
At the same time, the Giant Moonlight Rabbit swung its ears, throwing all the crushed stone.
[Sand Toss]
[Flurry]
“Boom, boom, boom, boom!!!!”
With a loud explosion, a rain of debris covered the entire area. Dust and wind swept through the arena, stone pillars collapsing into ruins, the ground riddled with holes.
Facing such a wide-ranging AOE attack, the Thundering Violet Lightning dodged with difficulty, weaving through the debris like an agile arc of electricity. If it were alone, it could easily break through the barrage.
Unfortunately, it was carrying Xiao Kui, whose larger hitbox made it much more difficult to dodge. A single hit would be devastating…
Seeing that the Thundering Violet Lightning couldn’t escape for the time being, the Giant Moonlight Rabbit threw another handful of debris.
[Sand Toss]
[Flurry]
[Combo]
“Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!!!!!”
This time, with Combo activated, the power and noise of the falling debris were significantly greater. Almost the entire arena was covered in dust, making it impossible to see the opponent’s location.
But it didn’t matter. The Giant Moonlight Rabbit, energized, continued to break off pieces of the stone pillars and throw them with all its might, bombarding the area indiscriminately. Soon, an entire pillar was demolished.
The Moonlight Rabbit moved to the next pillar, continuing its relentless barrage.
[Sand Toss]
[Flurry]
[Combo]
With the endless barrage of debris, the dust became thicker, and the noise grew louder. Lian Xing’s eardrums ached, but she had finally figured out the limit of Combo.
Ten stacks. That was the maximum number of stacks for Combo.
By throwing five times with each ear, she could max out the stacks, doubling the damage of each subsequent throw.
“The actual combat effect is far beyond expectations…”
“So, do pre-battle swings count towards the stacks?”
“I’ll try it next time…” Lian Xing muttered to herself, standing at the foot of the Giant Moonlight Rabbit, tapping her chin.
Meanwhile, seeing the screen filled with dust and hearing the constant explosions, the viewers in Xiao Kui’s livestream were stunned.
“That Moonlight Rabbit…it’s become so much stronger in just one day. Is Xiao Kui going to lose!?”
“She has such a level advantage, why can’t she crush her opponent? Xiao Kui, you useless…!!!”
“Can’t Xiao Kui use some ranged attacks to harass the opponent before they attack? Don’t let them attack so easily…”
“A High-Tier Thundering Violet Lightning can’t beat a Mid-Tier Giant Moonlight Rabbit? Whose fault is that!?”
Frustrated viewers started criticizing Xiao Kui.
Meanwhile, hiding in the dust and constantly being bombarded, Xiao Kui was also furious, barely holding on with the Thundering Violet Lightning’s lightning shield. But after several rounds of bombardment, the lightning shield dimmed, cracks appearing on its surface.
“You’ve got to be kidding me, this is a Purple Quality defensive combat skill…”
“It seems I have to use that…”
“Damn Moonlight Rabbit, forcing me to reveal this before the league! Now all the other teams will be prepared!!!”
“Die!!!” With Xiao Kui’s furious scream, the Thundering Violet Lightning received its new command. It brought its hands together, forming a crackling purple sphere of energy that expanded in all directions.
“Super Thunderstorm!!!!”
“Boom!!!!!!!!!!!!”
In the next second, with a deafening roar, a purple ring of lightning swept through the entire battle space. Instantly, all nearby dust and debris turned to ash, the surrounding pillars charred black, the entire hundred-meter arena cleared.
The Giant Moonlight Rabbit, hit by the attack, stopped throwing, its body stiff, electric arcs coursing across its fur.
[Super Thunderstorm (Dark Purple): Based on Spirit attribute, consumes a large amount of energy, indiscriminately clears the surrounding area, paralyzing all enemies]
Seeing the Giant Moonlight Rabbit paralyzed, Xiao Kui finally smiled with satisfaction.
This was the end…
“Flash Thunder!!!!”
“Boom!!!!!”
With a deafening roar, a flash of lightning streaked across the battlefield. The Thundering Violet Lightning descended from the sky like a demon god, its body wreathed in electricity, landing before the Giant Moonlight Rabbit and Lian Xing.
In close combat, the Giant Moonlight Rabbit, which relied on throwing attacks, had no chance.
However, too worried about the opponent rage quitting again, Xiao Kui didn’t even have time to taunt, immediately ordering the Thundering Violet Lightning to kill.
But facing the incoming lightning, Lian Xing simply chuckled.
“Boom!!!!”
Just as the purple lightning was about to strike the Giant Moonlight Rabbit—
Two golden lights descended from the sky with a buzzing sound!!
In that instant, the entire screen was engulfed in golden light, and no one could see what was happening.
Three seconds later…
A clear message appeared before everyone.
[Strongest Moonlight Rabbit wins]
[Please wait for the results of the other battle]
“Huh?”
Not only were the livestream viewers dumbfounded…
Xiao Kui, now spectating after being defeated, was also completely bewildered and confused, her teeth gritted. In that instant, she hadn’t seen what happened, only feeling as if she and the Thundering Violet Lightning had been pierced by golden light.
What just happened?
She had been instantly killed by a Mid-Tier Giant Moonlight Rabbit?
How…!?
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