PFC Chapter 12 Bluestone Plain
Chapter 12 Bluestone Plain
[Ding! New map "Bluestone Plains" discovered!]
The system notification tone sounded at the appropriate time.
Before me lay a truly vast expanse of sky and earth.
The vast plains stretch to the horizon, meeting the azure sky.
The terrain is gently undulating, covered with large swathes of tough, slightly withered foxtail grass, some as tall as a person. The grass forms rolling waves in the strong wind, rustling softly.
At the edge of the field of vision, some scattered, grayish-white, huge rocks, weathered by wind and frost, can be vaguely seen, like silent guardians, dotting this vast expanse.
The sky was high and distant, with a few wisps of clouds drifting by, which made the plain seem even more desolate and rugged.
Just as Lin Tian stepped onto the edge of the plain and onto the tough meadow, a sudden change occurred!
"Awooo—!"
A deep, threatening wolf howl suddenly rose from the depths of the grass to the side, breaking the tranquility of the plain.
Immediately afterwards, several gray shadows shot out from different directions like arrows released from a bow, accompanied by the "hissing" sound of cutting through grass!
They were incredibly fast! Far exceeding the speed of the previous three-eyed spiders! With a flash of gray shadows and a stench of blood, they instantly surrounded Lin Tian.
Three gray wolves!
They are larger than ordinary wolves, with shoulder height almost reaching their waists. Their grayish-brown fur is rough and dirty, clinging tightly to their bulging muscles, exuding a wild and powerful aura.
Its triangular ears stood up high, and its yellow eyes, gleaming with a ferocious light, were fixed on Lin Tian. Thick saliva dripped from the corners of its open mouth, revealing sharp, white fangs.
Its thick limbs contained explosive power, and its claws dug shallow marks in the dry ground.
They lowered their bodies slightly, a low whimper rumbling in their throats, ready to pounce at any moment.
Target: Plains Gray Wolf
[Level: 8]
[Rank: E]
[HP: 400/400]
Attack Power: 60
【Speed: 30】
[Skill: Speed: Temporarily increases speed by 20 points for 20 seconds, with a 120-second cooldown.]
[Description: A common predator in the Bluestone Plains, known for its speed and sharp claws and teeth. They typically live in packs and are extremely aggressive. Beware of their pounces and tearing attacks!]
"Level 8 gray wolf? Speed 30?" Lin Tian's eyes narrowed.
"My current physical defense is 27, and I have a full 890 health points, which means I can withstand 27 attacks." Lin Tian thought quickly, and his tightly furrowed brows instantly relaxed.
Instead of retreating immediately, he took a step forward, actively provoking the enemy!
This action thoroughly enraged the gray wolf that was closest to him.
Its hind legs slammed into the ground, sending grass clippings flying. Its entire body, like a gray lightning bolt, carried a foul stench and pounced on Lin Tian's throat with a speed that was almost imperceptible to the naked eye (its 30-point speed attribute was on full display)!
The sharp wolf claws gleamed coldly, aiming straight for the face!
too fast!
If it were the previous Lin Tian, even if he could barely dodge a vital point after this pounce, he would definitely be in a sorry state, and might even be severely injured by the subsequent bites.
but now……
"Well done!" Lin Tian shouted in a low voice, without the slightest panic in his eyes.
He turned slightly to the side, his left arm muscles bulging, his forearm covered in apprentice's armor fiercely blocking the wolf's claws!
scoff!
-33!
Sharp wolf claws slashed fiercely across Lin Tian's left arm armor, producing a piercing tearing sound. A bright red damage number floated above his head.
However, Lin Tian's body only swayed slightly, and his feet remained rooted to the spot! The stinging pain in his arm was far less than expected, and it didn't even make him frown.
"Only 33 points of damage." Lin Tian felt the almost negligible impact and watched his health bar drop by only a tiny bit.
The gray wolf clearly hadn't expected that the seemingly "weak" mage before it would have such a tough body! Its attack faltered, and a hint of human-like astonishment flashed in the wolf's ferocious eyes.
Just as its old strength dissipated and new strength had not yet arisen, in the brief moment its body was suspended in mid-air due to the pounce—
Lin Tian's right hand was already raised, the tip of the staff he was holding was aimed at the ferocious wolf head that was so close to him!
"boom!"
A fireball, far more intense and condensed than the one used against the spider, with what seemed like flowing magma inside, instantly condensed in Lin Tian's palm!
The fireball's core was a dazzling white-gold color, with deep red flames leaping around its edges, radiating terrifyingly high temperatures that distorted even the surrounding air!
"Explode!"
A cold glint flashed in Lin Tian's eyes, and the fireball containing destructive power slammed into the gray wolf's head at almost zero distance!
There was no earth-shattering roar, only a dull, heart-pounding "whoosh" sound, as if something was being melted and vaporized in an instant!
-427!!
The gray wolf didn't even have time to howl. The moment its ferocious head touched the fireball, it vaporized almost completely, like an ice block thrown into a furnace! A pungent, burnt stench instantly filled the air!
Its massive body was violently thrown away by the force of the explosion, crashing heavily onto the grass several meters away. Its limbs twitched a few times before it lay still. Wisps of smoke rose from its charred, severed neck.
[Ding! Killed a Level 8 Plains Gray Wolf (killing a higher-level enemy)! Gained 15 experience!]
[Ding! Talent 'Enhancement' triggered! Gain 1 'Enhancement Points'!]
[Rewards: Sharp Wolf Fang x1, Copper Coins x30]
As expected of an 8th-level monster, and considering the kill of a monster above its level, the experience gained was indeed substantial.
The thrill of the instant kill hadn't faded when the pungent smell of burning oil, like a drop of boiling oil, instantly ignited the ferocity of the remaining two gray wolves!
The horrific sight of their companions instantly vaporizing did not deter them; instead, it aroused their bloodlust and madness!
"Awooo—!" The slightly larger gray wolf on the left let out a mournful howl, and a layer of pale blue aura that could be seen with the naked eye suddenly rose around its body! Its muscles instantly tensed up like steel wires, and its eyes flashed with ferocity!
This is the "Plains Grey Wolf" activating the skill [Speed].
"Not good!" Lin Tian's pupils suddenly contracted.
A pale blue afterimage tore through the air!
The gray wolf, which had activated its [Swiftness] ability, seemed to vanish into thin air, only to reappear to Lin Tian's right in the next instant, accompanied by a piercing shriek that tore through the grass!
Instead of attacking the throat, it cunningly lowered its body, its sharp claws gleaming with a cold light, tearing through the fabric with a vicious wind, and viciously dug for Lin Tian's waist and abdomen!
The angle was tricky, and the timing was ruthless!
Too fast! So fast that Lin Tian didn't even have time to turn around completely!
"There's no way to dodge it!" Alarm bells rang in Lin Tian's mind.
scoff!
-33!
A bright red damage number floated above his head.
Lin Tian staggered forward two steps from the force of the impact before regaining his balance.
"Hiss... such speed! Such a tricky attack!" Lin Tian gasped.
At this moment, the gray wolf on the right, which hadn't activated its skill, also pounced, its fangs aimed straight at Lin Tian's right wrist holding the staff! It intended to interrupt the spellcasting!
"Get out of my way!" Lin Tian roared.
He suddenly used his staff as a short stick, poured all his strength into it, and smashed it hard into the wolf's mouth as it lunged at him!
boom!
-15! (Physical attack)
A pitiful number floated up, but the force of the slam was solid! The gray wolf's head tilted to the side from the impact, its bite missed, and it let out a painful whimper, its attack halting for a moment.