bookbashuk Chapter 156 The Thief 2
Chapter 156 The Thief 2
Celia also focused her mind, sensing any unusual magical fluctuations.
Lin Tian himself was suspended in mid-air.
The ground was a surging tide of wolves, and the sky was filled with circling dragons and the ruler himself.
Such a tight net, it's nothing more than this!
The onlookers, witnessing this terrifying scene resembling a war mobilization, felt their scalps tingle and dared not even breathe.
They had never seen such a spectacle before.
One person alone was able to launch such a large-scale manhunt!
This has exceeded their understanding of the "player's" strength.
"That kid's finished..." someone murmured, their voice filled with sympathy.
"Daring to steal from Boss Lin Tian is like an old man eating poison—they're tired of living!"
With such absolute control over the land, sea, and air, the smile on Lin Tian's lips became even clearer.
He was almost certain that the rat who thought it had succeeded was now hiding in some corner it thought was safe, trembling as it watched the deadly trap set up for him alone.
He can't escape.
......
About one kilometer from the entrance to the Spider Abyss dungeon, inside a narrow cave hidden by dense vines.
The space distorted almost imperceptibly, and a figure appeared, staggering as if squeezed out of the water.
He leaned against the cold, damp rock wall, panting heavily, his forehead covered in a fine layer of cold sweat. He was Deng Yi, who had just snatched Lin Tian's spoils from the jaws of death in full view of everyone.
"Huff...huff...damn, I almost couldn't escape."
Deng Yi glanced back at the cave entrance with lingering fear. Although he couldn't see anything, the terrifying scene of two hundred ghost wolves suddenly appearing out of nowhere and roaring like dragons in the sky still made his heart pound.
The oppressive feeling was like the end of the world.
Once he recovered, he eagerly opened his palm, and a staff that flowed with deep shadow energy and had a black crystal at its head that seemed to devour light appeared in his hand.
The staff felt slightly heavy in my hand, emanating a cool yet powerful aura.
Shadow Low Magic Staff
Rank: S
Rating: 60
Attributes: Intelligence +750, Spirit +580, Magic Attack +1350
Effect 1: Shadow Amplification: Increases the damage of all Shadow skills by 40% and increases casting speed by 15%.
Effect 2: Mana Steal: When dealing damage to a target using Shadow skills, there is a 20% chance to steal 3% of the target's maximum mana and convert it into your own mana (the effect is halved for players).
Effect 3: Shadow Sanctuary: After successfully casting a Shadow skill, there is a 15% chance to gain a "Shadow Sanctuary" effect that lasts for 5 seconds, which can absorb damage equal to 500% of your Intelligence and grant immunity to one control effect (this effect can trigger a maximum of once every 20 seconds).
Effect 4: Whispering Guidance: When activated, the next Shadow skill will lock onto the target, ignoring most regular dodges and blocks (except for special movement and invincibility skills). Cooldown: 180 seconds.
Description: As if formed from the shadows of the abyss, the patterns on the staff resemble countless whispers, and it is said that the wielder can hear secrets from the shadow plane. It thirsts for the nourishment of shadow energy, and it also yearns for the wails of souls.
"hiss--!"
Looking at the top-tier attributes of the staff in his hand, Deng Yi couldn't help but gasp, his eyes gleaming with undisguised elation.
"I've struck gold! This is fucking incredible! S-rank! Level 60! These stats... Just how strong is Lin Tian? He can even easily take down a boss of this level?!"
He stroked the cold staff, as if he could feel the immense power contained within it.
"What a pity, what a pity."
After the initial elation, a deep sense of regret welled up inside me.
"Such a top-tier staff, and it's only for mages! If I could replace 'Intelligence' with 'Agility,' and the 'Shadow Skills' bonus with 'Stealth Backstab'... wouldn't I, Deng Yi, instantly become one of the top assassins in Sunset City... no, in the entire 9527 Newbie Continent?"
He shook his head, dismissing the unrealistic fantasy. His gaze returned to the staff, and his apprehension towards Lin Tian deepened.
He could sense the terrifying aura of those two abyss bosses from a great distance, but in front of Lin Tian, they were easily dismantled like toys.
"What a monster..."
However, despite his apprehension, Deng Yi felt little fear; instead, a twisted sense of pride and superiority arose within him.
"Others may fear you, Lin Tian, but I, Deng Yi, am not!"
A confident smile appeared on his lips, and with a thought, he brought up his talent panel.
His greatest asset was his talent, which radiated a soft, S-grade glow.
[Talent: Heart of Shadows]
Rank: S
Effect 1: Perfect Stealth: All stealth and invisibility skills are increased by 100%, and movement speed penalty is reduced by 80%. While in stealth mode, aura and energy fluctuations will be greatly concealed, making it difficult to be detected by perception skills of the same or lower rank.
Effect 2: Shadow Travel: Allows for a short-range (up to 30 meters) teleportation based on the Shadow Plane. During the teleportation, the user is invincible and can instantly escape combat or be locked on. Cooldown: 45 seconds.
Effect 3: Shadow Dance: After successfully launching a backstab or launching the first attack while in stealth, you will gain the "Shadow Dance" state for 3 seconds. During this state, your movement speed is increased by 50%, your evasion rate is greatly increased, and the damage of your next attack is increased by 30%.
Looking at his assassin talent, which could be described as divine, Deng Yi's smile became even more smug.
"If it weren't for the 'Perfect Stealth' and 'Shadow Walk' of [Heart of Shadow], how would I dare to make a move in front of that kind of monster?"
How could they possibly slip out from under those dense packs of wolves and the longan trees overhead?
This talent made him a king in the shadows, allowing him to steal the spoils of victory countless times while others were busy defeating bosses and opening treasure chests, thanks to his superb stealth abilities.
Those treasure chests in the wild that need to be triggered or protected are his backyard.
"Lin Tian, you may be strong, but when it comes to shady dealings in the shadows, you're still too green."
Deng Yi stroked the Shadow Low Magic Staff in his hand, already planning how to get rid of this hot potato as soon as possible and exchange it for top-notch assassin equipment or a huge amount of gold coins that suited him.
"This time, I'm lucky!"
Deng Yi stroked the cold Shadow Low Magic Staff in his hand. Amidst his ecstasy, an even stronger sense of annoyance welled up in his heart.
"What a pity! What a pity!!!!"