Chapter 19

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In the midst of the wind howling, a sharp samurai sword, gleaming with a cold light, slashed horizontally, directly striking the ghost leader.

Suddenly, the long sword that had been swung down abruptly stopped just one centimeter away from the ghost leader's body.

Wu Yan gritted his teeth and pressed down hard on the Kusanagi sword in his hand, but he still couldn't reach the ghost leader's bony body.

Wu Yan could clearly see that beneath the blade of his Kusanagi sword, a thin layer of black gas was swirling. Although the black gas was as fine as a strand of hair, it was as solid as the toughest copper wall, blocking Wu Yan's strike.

Before he could be surprised, a bone hand larger than a fan slapped toward Wu Yan. Wu Yan quickly tapped his feet and leaped to create distance. The bone hand hit the ground with a "thud," creating a small pit.

Stopping his retreat, Wu Yan quickly dove forward, swinging his sword with both hands and fiercely slashing at the ghost leader's chest, where the bone hand had not yet been retracted.

Just as Wu Yan was about to land his attack, the black gas around the ghost leader's body began to fluctuate again, quickly forming black threads that wrapped around the sword blade.

At that moment, Wu Yan felt as if he was not cutting through gas but rather soft leather. All the force of his strike was instantly neutralized, stopping just one centimeter away from the ghost leader's body, unable to advance any further.

What's going on? This black gas...

Quickly lowering his head to dodge another slap from the ghost leader, Wu Yan turned the sword and pushed it forward again, stabbing the ghost leader's shoulder. Just like before, the black gas wrapped around the blade, stopping the attack.

"Damn it!" Wu Yan shouted, pushing the long sword with all his might, forcing the ghost leader back.

Wu Yan stroked the sword blade and focused his gaze on the ghost leader, more precisely, on the black gas around the ghost leader's body.

Originally, Wu Yan had thought that with the mass-produced Kusanagi sword, mastering the "Sword Mastery" attack, using "Complete Memory" to find weaknesses, and the "Dance of the Sky" ultimate move, he should be able to match an opponent one level higher than himself.

The previous strike that the ghost leader couldn't even react to confirmed Wu Yan's guess. However, unexpectedly, the black gas actually provided protection!

It wasn't just a simple defense but acted more like a force-dissipating mechanism, completely neutralizing the attack.

After several failed attacks, Wu Yan couldn't help but feel frustrated. His speed was faster than the opponent's, but his attacks were like a show. In the end, he would be the one to tire out first.

Truly, they were like the previous skeletons and flowing spirits, even with only one left, they still planned to exhaust him to death. How despicable...

"Ha ha ha ha..." The ghost leader twisted its neck with a strange laugh, its mouth opening and closing rapidly, making a "cackling" sound. Then it floated in the air and charged at Wu Yan.

Twisting his body to avoid the ghost leader's collision, Wu Yan slashed his sword at the ghost leader as it passed by, striking its back. The attack was once again neutralized by the black gas.

The ghost leader suddenly turned around and charged at Wu Yan like a missile. Wu Yan awkwardly crouched to avoid the collision, and the ghost leader turned around again...

For a moment, the ghost leader seemed like a bone-seeking missile, continuously charging at Wu Yan. Wu Yan could only dodge, and the situation quickly reversed. Wu Yan, who had previously held the initiative, was now forced to defend and dodge.

Watching the continuous attacks from the ghost leader, Wu Yan's expression grew increasingly grim.

Neither attacking nor not attacking was an option. What should he do?

Wu Yan's eyes were fixed on the ghost leader, trying to use the "Complete Memory" ability to remember all its attack patterns and find its weakness.

With each bone impact from the ghost leader, more and more pits appeared on the ground, and the entire underground hall echoed with explosions and dust.

"Breath... breath..." After dodging another missile-like attack from the ghost leader, Wu Yan took a light breath. The opponent clearly wasn't afraid of his attacks, and its movements, like those of a puppet, were unpredictable. If not for the "Complete Memory" ability, Wu Yan would have been hit long ago.

From the numerous pits on the ground, it was clear that being hit would be no joke!

"If I don't change the situation, I'm dead. There's no choice but to attack!"

Gripping the sword handle tightly, the surrounding air began to fluctuate, forming small winds that wrapped around the Kusanagi sword. As the winds grew stronger and more condensed, they eventually formed a ring of light around the sword.

Wu Yan stepped forward and charged at the charging ghost leader. Just before colliding with the ghost leader, he raised his sword and slashed!

"Dance of the Sky!"

"Thud!"

A crescent-shaped sword aura enveloped the ghost leader, and a loud explosion echoed. The ghost leader was sent flying backward, crashing into the wall, causing numerous rocks to fall and bury it in a pile of stones...

Did it work?

Wu Yan stood with his sword, breathing slightly, watching the pile of stones grow higher as more rocks fell.

To be honest, if even the "Dance of the Sky" didn't work, Wu Yan would be out of options. Besides running, he would have to find a solution from the system.

Unfortunately, Wu Yan had already searched, but either the options were unsuitable or he lacked the points. So, this "Dance of the Sky" was also a gamble...

Although his face showed hope, Wu Yan knew that perhaps this attack had no effect, as the oppressive feeling he had since the start of the battle hadn't diminished at all...

Suddenly, Wu Yan's pupils contracted, and he smiled bitterly.

From the pile of stones, the ghost leader slowly emerged like a worm, then got on all fours, raised its head, and laughed strangely as it slowly crawled toward Wu Yan.

Tensing his body, Wu Yan raised the Kusanagi sword, his eyes shining with determination.

No one is fearless, and Wu Yan was afraid, very afraid. However, to continue living, to one day return to the world of Spalier, to go back and cook for the president...

He had to fight!

Crouching, Wu Yan prepared to charge forward. Suddenly, his eyes narrowed, and a look of surprise flashed across his face, followed by a joyful smile.

"Ha ha ha ha..." The ghost leader, defying gravity, flipped its body and twisted its bony frame in the air like a machine, standing up. The black gas around its body fluctuated violently.

Although there was no visible change compared to before, Wu Yan, with his "Complete Memory" ability, clearly remembered...

Before the "Dance of the Sky" attack, the black gas around the ghost leader was slightly thicker than it is now...

In other words, this black gas protection also has a limit!

Smiling, Wu Yan straightened his chest, held the sword with both hands, and stepped forward, charging out...

In an instant, Wu Yan was in front of the ghost leader, his eyes flashing with a cold light. The sword blade glowed, and he drew a crescent-shaped slash!

"Dance of the Sky!"

A violent collision echoed, and the ghost leader was sent flying backward. Just as it was about to hit the wall again, Wu Yan appeared in front of the flying ghost leader, and the sword, now surrounded by a ring of light, slashed down again!

"Dance of the Sky!"

The crescent-shaped sword aura pushed the ghost leader into the wall. The ghost leader let out a strange cry as its entire body crashed into the wall, leaving only its skull exposed.

A sword with a glowing blade appeared above the ghost leader's head and, as it raised its head, slashed down on its forehead...

"Dance of the Sky!"

The wall exploded, and rocks of various sizes flew into the air, then crashed to the ground, raising dust and creating numerous pits, making the already pitted ground even more chaotic.

Wu Yan panted heavily, looking at the ghost leader lying in front of him, who, although intact, had lost all the black gas around its body, leaving only bones. He smiled wearily.

In less than five seconds, Wu Yan had used the "Dance of the Sky" three times. Although the "Dance of the Sky" is a pure sword attack technique that doesn't require any ki or magic, it still consumed a lot of his physical strength.

However, it wasn't in vain. The gas that dissipated the force like a sponge had completely disappeared, making it worth it.

" Ding! Congratulations, user level up! Current level: 30!"

A level 30 ghost leader had raised Wu Yan's level from 29 to 30! That's the fourth tier in the world of Spalier!

Flexing his newly strengthened arms, Wu Yan nodded in satisfaction. Gaining two levels in one day, when levels and experience requirements are getting higher, was a rare occurrence.

Holding the Kusanagi sword, Wu Yan walked to the ghost leader, who had lost its ability to move, and felt speechless.

It seems that the black gas was the source of its movement. Without the black gas, it couldn't move at all, which was...

Wu Yan could only spread his hands in frustration and smile. "Bro, sorry, although we have no grudges, you are a ghost, and I am a human. Humans and ghosts are different. For my mission, I have to kill you again. Don't blame me, try to be a 'good' person in your next life..."

Hmm? Why do I feel like I've said something similar before? Never mind!

With a determined look, Wu Yan raised his sword and, with a powerful slash, completely severed the ghost leader's skull!

" Ding! Task 2 completed! Gained 10,000 points each in equipment, items, abilities, and summons!"

" Ding! Gained one 'Mysterious Crystal Fragment'!"

" Ding! Task 3 activated!"

Hearing the system's prompt, Wu Yan was taken aback.

Does the monster drop treasure? That's not supposed to happen. Why didn't it happen before?

A sudden sense of focus came from his empty hand, and Wu Yan quickly opened it. A beautiful white crystal, glowing with a golden aura, lay in his hand, captivating him. Unfortunately, it was just a fragment.

Mysterious Crystal Fragment: (????)

Dungeon World:旋风管家 (Whirlwind Butler)!

Dungeon Task: Clear!

Task 1: Enter White Emperor Academy and become a high school student (Completed);

Task Reward: 1,000 points each in equipment, items, abilities, and summons;

Task 2: Defeat the ghost leader in the old school building (Completed);

Task Reward: 10,000 points each in equipment, items, abilities, and summons;

Task 3: Find another 'Mysterious Crystal Fragment' and combine it to form a complete 'Mysterious Crystal';

Task Reward: Randomly select one reward from equipment, items, abilities, and summons;

Find another crystal fragment? Who knows where it is!

Forget it, I should go back and cook for Chrysanthemum, or she'll get angry again.

Sighing, Wu Yan put the crystal fragment into his spatial ring and quickly left...

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