Chen Tian’s figure also moved towards the Blood River Water Scorpion, his fists clenched. He then unleashed a barrage of punches, striking the Blood River Water Scorpion’s body relentlessly.
The creature’s entire form continuously shuddered on the water's surface. Chen Tian’s fists hammered away, but his blows had no effect against the scorpion's armor, which was incredibly tough.
Chen Tian then brought both fists together, a fearsome golden light coiling around them. The energy concentrated in his fists, and a massive golden fist shadow was unleashed. With a thunderous roar, the Blood River Water Scorpion let out a pained cry.
Seizing the brief moment of respite after Chen Tian’s attack, the scorpion lashed out with its tail, aiming for Chen Tian’s back. It narrowly missed his head as Chen Tian reacted, the blood-red tip of the tail a hair's breadth from piercing his back. He instantly evaded.
The attack missed, but it broke Chen Tian’s attacking rhythm. The Blood River Water Scorpion glared at Chen Tian with fury. A dent had formed on its underside, its armor cracked by Chen Tian’s previous strike, which was the source of its pain.
Chen Tian smirked. That last punch had been the Pugilist's ultimate move, possessing armor-breaking effects. However, he was curious; was the creature’s shell truly that hard? A single punch had managed to create a dent?
And that still wasn't considered a full penetration!
“Hahaha! This guy’s a Pugilist class! Isn’t he asking for death? In the Infinite Blood River, the armor strength of these creatures is tied to the river itself. Their defense is exponentially increased within the Blood River, which is why players carry weapons.”
A passerby player remarked gleefully from the side. Chen Tian overheard him and suddenly understood. So that was it!
However, Chen Tian had no intention of using a weapon. The interface information he had fabricated designated him as a Brawler class, which disallowed weapon use.
As Chen Tian had mastered all professions, this restriction didn't apply to him. He could use weapons if he wished, but he shouldn’t forget that such an unconventional approach could easily expose his identity, and Chen Tian preferred to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Besides, a level fifty-eight Blood River Water Scorpion hardly warranted a weapon. Chen Tian looked upwards, then charged directly at the Blood River Water Scorpion. The creature was still in a fit of rage.
Seeing Chen Tian charging, it roared and initiated a charge. Simultaneously, its pincers clamped down, and its entire body glowed with a red aura, transforming into a beam of light that shot towards Chen Tian.
Chen Tian met the assault head-on. He extended his arms, knowing the same move wouldn't work twice. He placed his palms directly on the creature’s pincers, then straightened his legs, inverted his body, and unleashed a series of kicks.
The tremendous force struck the Blood River Water Scorpion’s belly, creating a shockwave. The creature was propelled upwards, out of the Infinite Blood River. Chen Tian also shot towards the surface.
A massive splash erupted on the surface of the Infinite Blood River as a colossal creature emerged into the air. Chen Tian soared from the river towards the sky, unleashing punches to continuously push the Blood River Water Scorpion away. Soon, the creature landed on the ground.
The players watching from below the Infinite Blood River were stunned. "Holy cow, you can do that?"
It was known that creatures of the Infinite Blood River never left the river themselves. Yet, Chen Tian had forcibly expelled one! It was outrageous!
Creatures in the Infinite Blood River had their defense doubled within its waters. However, once they left the river, their defense would be drastically reduced.
Chen Tian’s skills, the Collapsing Fist and the Flying Kick, had the effect of forcibly launching and repelling the enemy. He had literally knocked the Blood River Water Scorpion out of the river’s boundaries.
“What a terrifying guy! To think of such a method to win!”
“If this guy had made even a slight mistake with that maneuver, he would have been impaled by the Blood River Water Scorpion’s tail. But he didn’t falter, keeping the initiative entirely in his own hands.”
“This Pugilist is quite interesting!”
…
Countless players within the Blood River watched from below. Although they couldn't see the situation on the surface, they knew Chen Tian had won. Because the Blood River Water Scorpion had left the river, its defeat was all but certain.
On the surface, the Blood River Water Scorpion stood on the ground. Its crimson shell had faded to a pale red, and its imposing aura had weakened considerably.
Chen Tian observed this, confirming his suspicion: leaving the Blood River indeed weakened them. He then unleashed his fists, appearing above the Blood River Water Scorpion. He brought his fists down with a thunderous impact, causing the ground to collapse and a massive crater to form. The Blood River Water Scorpion, embedded in the ground, struggled.
Chen Tian gathered a fearsome golden light in his fists, then unleashed fist shadows. These golden projectiles struck the Blood River Water Scorpion, causing its body to explode.
An electronic voice echoed in Chen Tian’s ear.
"Ding! Congratulations to the player for defeating the Blood River Water Scorpion. You have gained fifty million experience points!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the player for defeating the Blood River Water Scorpion. You have obtained materials: Water Scorpion Pincers, Water Scorpion Tail!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the player for defeating the Blood River Water Scorpion. You have obtained equipment: Blood-Red Scorpion Armor!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the player for defeating the Blood River Water Scorpion. The Blood River Scorpion Emperor is on its way to hunt the host."
"Ding! Congratulations to the player for defeating the Blood River Scorpion Emperor's second child, you have obtained: Blood River Asura Physique!"
Chen Tian was stunned by the electronic announcements in his mind. "What the heck? I just defeated a small monster, and it turns out to be a boss's offspring? What kind of luck is this!"
Just as Chen Tian was about to examine the rewards, he saw countless players in the Infinite Blood River emerge onto the surface, desperately fleeing towards the land.
“Run! Quick!”
“This is insane! How did an level eighty boss show up here? Damn it!”
“Run! We’re no match for it! Run!”
The players panicked. Chen Tian’s expression turned serious. This was too fast!
Once all the players had reached land, the colossal Infinite Blood River erupted with a massive crimson wave, and a gigantic figure appeared on the surface, its body covering the entire river and even extending tens of meters onto the land.
Chen Tian looked at the colossal creature before him. It was a gigantic water scorpion, its blood-red body and shell adorned with crimson patterns. Its pincers were even larger, constantly clenching and unclenching, with blood-red thorns growing around them. Its tail was covered in blood-red stingers, with three larger ones at the tip. Its legs were even more immense, bright crimson, sixteen in number, resembling spider legs, but even larger and harder.
Its head was protected by blood-red shell, with blood-red eyes. The head resembled a helmet, and in the center of its forehead grew a horn, like that of a rhinoceros beetle.
Chen Tian gulped. "Why is this thing so enormous?"
Then, the Blood River Scorpion Emperor spoke, "It was you who killed my son. You carry my son's scent. I will destroy you!"
"Wait! Wait! Let me explain!"
Chen Tian held up his palm, his expression innocent. This was an level eighty boss, and a massive one at that. Chen Tian was no match for it currently.
If he used other methods, he might be able to contend, but that would expose him. Facing an level eighty boss alone was already difficult, let alone potentially facing a swarm of players.
After all, Chen Tian was considered a notorious boss among players due to his unconventional and overpowered playstyle, which evoked envy. Many players wished for his demise.
Furthermore, Chen Tian’s inventory was filled with valuable items, even rare ones. They would certainly not let him off easily.
However, the Blood River Scorpion Emperor was consumed by the flames of vengeance. Hearing Chen Tian’s plea only enraged it further. It bellowed, “Your only explanation is death! Die!”
Its massive pincers descended upon Chen Tian. Chen Tian froze. "What the heck, so decisive!"
He didn't want to die! After all, dying and reviving cost real lifespan!
Activating his Limit Dodge, Chen Tian forced his body to evade, narrowly missing the attack. The entire river surface exploded with spray.
Chen Tian looked down at the Infinite Blood River and made a decision. He then plunged directly into the Infinite Blood River.