77: Chapter 77 Summoning the Elemental Army! Physical DPS Teaches the Incense Burner Spirit a Lesson.
Four Incense Burner Spirits hovered in the air, the light of the Four Symbols Demon Suppressing Formation enveloping the entire hall.
All attributes halved, movement speed -80%.
Lin Feng stood in the center of the Formation, feeling that terrifying suppressive force.
But on his face, there was a smile.
"Kid, you can still laugh when death is at your doorstep?"
The leading Incense Burner Spirit sneered, its twisted human face full of disdain.
"You hid in the Pill Refining Room for so long just now, I thought you had learned some skills."
"Turns out you came out just to die."
"This time, there's no beetle to save you!"
The other three Incense Burner Spirits also let out piercing laughter.
"Hahaha! Humans are so stupid!"
"Die obediently, we'll make it quick for you!"
The four Incense Burner Spirits opened their mouths simultaneously, cyan light condensing once again!
Soul Shock!
Lin Feng remained calm.
He raised his right hand, palm facing upward.
With a thought.
"Come forth—my elemental army!"
Buzz—
Beneath his feet, the ground began to vibrate!
Massive waves of elemental energy surged from his body!
First was gold.
Golden light condensed in front of him, forming a three-meter-tall figure.
It was a humanoid creature, its entire body composed of pure light elements.
A pair of light wings grew from its back, and it held a long spear of light.
[Light Elemental Envoy (Summon)]
[Rank: 25]
[Health: 200,000]
[attack power: 4,000-4,500 (Light Attribute)]
[Skills: Light Spear Projection, Holy Light Shield]
[Description: An elemental creature condensed from light elements, possessing decent combat capabilities.]
Then came earthy yellow.
The ground cracked open, and a massive Rock Giant crawled out from underground.
It was five meters tall, its entire body made of hard rock.
Its arms were as thick as pillars, and its fists were larger than sandbags.
[Earth Elemental Envoy (Summon)]
[Rank: 25]
[Health: 300,000]
[attack power: 5,000-5,500 (Physical)]
[Skills: Rock Heavy Punch, Earth Armor]
[Description: An elemental creature condensed from Earth Elements, with extremely strong physical attack power.]
Next was red.
A ball of fire flew out from Lin Feng's palm, landing and transforming into a giant fire wolf.
It was covered in raging flames, its eyes two crimson fireballs.
[Fire Elemental Envoy (Summon)]
[Rank: 25]
[Health: 180,000]
[attack power: 4,500-5,000 (Fire Attribute)]
[Skills: Flame Claw Strike, Bursting Fireball]
[Description: An elemental creature condensed from fire elements, attacks carry a burning effect.]
Blue light surged.
A giant eagle made of frost circled in the air.
As its wings flapped, it showered down countless tiny ice crystals.
[Ice Elemental Envoy (Summon)]
[Rank: 25]
[Health: 170,000]
[attack power: 4,200-4,700 (Ice Attribute)]
[Skills: Ice Wing Cut, Ice Breath]
[Description: An elemental creature condensed from ice elements, attacks carry a slowing effect.]
A cyan gale howled.
A tornado slowly took shape, a blurred human face condensing within the eye of the storm.
[Wind Elemental Envoy (Summon)]
[Rank: 25]
[Health: 160,000]
[attack power: 4,000-4,500 (Wind Attribute)]
[Skills: Wind Blade Cut, Hurricane Wall]
[Description: An elemental creature condensed from wind elements, extremely fast.]
Purple lightning exploded!
A bolt of lightning descended from the sky, landing on the ground and transforming into a giant thunder ape.
It was wreathed in purple electricity, beating its chest with both hands and letting out a deafening roar.
[Thunder Elemental Envoy (Summon)]
[Rank: 25]
[Health: 175,000]
[attack power: 4,800-5,300 (Thunder Attribute)]
[Skills: Lightning Heavy Punch, Thunderclap Strike]
[Description: An elemental creature condensed from thunder elements, attacks carry a paralysis effect.]
Water-blue light flowed.
A giant python made of flowing water slithered on the ground.
It was transparent, and the circulation of water could be seen inside its body.
[Water Elemental Envoy (Summon)]
[Rank: 25]
[Health: 190,000]
[attack power: 3,800-4,300 (Water Attribute)]
[Skills: Water Whip Lash, Healing Rain]
[Description: An elemental creature condensed from water elements, can heal friendly units.]
Shadows surged.
A cluster of pitch-black mist slowly condensed into a giant black panther.
Its form was lithe, its eyes two ghostly green flames.
It moved silently.
[Dark Elemental Envoy (Summon)]
[Rank: 25]
[Health: 185,000]
[attack power: 4,600-5,100 (Dark Attribute)]
[Skills: Shadow Assault, Fearful Roar]
[Description: An elemental creature condensed from dark elements, excels at ambushes and terrifying enemies.]
The last two—Wood element and Metal element.
Lin Feng invoked his Wood Element Affinity (92%) and stimulated the dead trees around him.
"Crack, crack—"
Outside the hall, those withered old trees suddenly came to life!
Their roots pulled out from the ground, and the outlines of human faces appeared on their trunks.
Branches became arms, and leaves became palms.
Three five-meter-tall treants walked into the hall with heavy steps!
[Wood Elemental Envoy (Summon)]
[Rank: 25]
[Health: 220,000]
[attack power: 3,500-4,000 (Physical)]
[Skills: Vine Entanglement, Life Drain]
[Description: An elemental creature condensed from wood elements, excels at control and absorbing life force.]
Lin Feng also attempted to summon the Metal element.
Rubble and bronze fragments on the ground began to combine under the pull of metal energy.
Fragments flew up, piecing together, melting, and taking shape.
Finally, they condensed into a three-meter-tall metal giant!
It was made entirely of bronze, its surface flowing with a metallic luster.
With every step it took, the ground let out a heavy thud.
[Metal Elemental Envoy (Summon)]
[Rank: 25]
[Health: 250,000]
[attack power: 5,500-6,000 (Physical)]
[Skills: Metal Heavy Punch, Bronze Wall Iron Barrier]
[Description: An elemental creature condensed from metal elements, both physical defense and attack are extremely high.]
Ten types of Elemental Envoys!
Light, Earth, Fire, Ice, Wind, Thunder, Water, Dark, Wood, and Metal!
Ten massive elemental creatures surrounded the four Incense Burner Spirits!
They had various forms, some tall and mighty, others agile and elegant.
But each one exuded a powerful aura.
The four Incense Burner Spirits were dumbfounded.
They hovered in the air, looking at the ten massive creatures around them, and for the first time, fear appeared on their twisted human faces.
"What... what is this?!"
"How can he summon so many elemental creatures?!"
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
"How can a human control ten elements at the same time?!"
Their terrified cries echoed in the hall.
Lin Feng stood in the center of the ten Elemental Envoys, arms crossed, looking at them with a smile.
"What, surprised?"
"Weren't you quite arrogant just now?"
"Come on, try spitting fire at me again."
The Incense Burner Spirits looked at each other, a ruthless glint flashing in their eyes.
"Don't be afraid! Although there are many of them, they are only Rank 25 summons!"
"We are all Rank 35 Lords, why should we fear them?!"
"Right! Kill!"
The four Incense Burner Spirits erupted simultaneously!
Cyan light shone again!
The Four Symbols Demon Suppressing Formation was fully activated!
A powerful suppressive force enveloped the field!
The movements of the ten Elemental Envoys visibly slowed down.
"Hmph! In the Four Symbols Demon Suppressing Formation, your strength will be at least halved!"
The leading Incense Burner Spirit sneered.
"Brothers, go! Take out the leader first!"
The four Incense Burner Spirits pounced toward Lin Feng at the same time!
Their speed was startlingly fast!
"Protect the Master!"
The Rock Giant roared, stepping forward with heavy strides to block Lin Feng!
It raised its massive rock fist and smashed it hard toward the leading Incense Burner Spirit!
"Get lost!"
The Incense Burner Spirit opened its mouth and spat out a blast of cyan flame!
The flame collided with the Rock Giant's fist and exploded!
[Fire Damage: 5,000 - Rock Giant Defense 2,000 = 3,000]
[Rock Giant Health -3,000, remaining 297,000/300,000]
A piece of rock was blasted off the Rock Giant's fist, but it didn't care at all.
Its other fist had already smashed in front of the Incense Burner Spirit!
Bang!!!
The Incense Burner Spirit was sent flying by the blow!
"Not bad!"
Lin Feng's eyes lit up!
A single punch from the Rock Giant had knocked off 2,500 of its health!
Although 2,500 was just a drop in the bucket for an Incense Burner Spirit with two million health.
At least it proved that physical attacks were effective!
"Everyone, attack! Physical damage!"
Lin Feng gave the order!
The ten Elemental Envoys moved simultaneously!
The Light Elemental Envoy held a light spear and threw it at an Incense Burner Spirit!
The light spear struck the Incense Burner Spirit, exploding into a burst of golden light!
[Damage Dealt: 0]
The light spear dissipated immediately!
"I forgot, they are immune to elemental damage..."
Lin Feng slapped his forehead.
Light, Fire, Ice, Wind, Thunder, Water, and Dark—these seven Elemental Envoys all had attacks with elemental attributes!
Their magical attacks were ineffective against the Incense Burner Spirits!
Only pure physical attacks would work!
"Earth, Wood, Metal, take the lead! The others, focus on containment!"
Lin Feng immediately adjusted his tactics.
The Rock Giant, treant, and Bronze Giant—the three physical-type Elemental Envoys—charged toward the four Incense Burner Spirits!
The other seven Elemental Envoys used their bodies to block the Incense Burner Spirits' attack paths or used control skills to restrict their movement!
The battle officially began!
The Rock Giant smashed a fist toward an Incense Burner Spirit!
That Incense Burner Spirit tried to dodge, but the Wind Elemental Envoy turned into a tornado, blocking its path!
The wind blades cut into it; although they dealt no damage, the powerful wind force made it impossible to move!
Bang!!!
The Rock Giant's fist smashed solidly into it!
-2,800!
Another crack appeared on the Incense Burner Spirit's body!
"Damn it!"
That Incense Burner Spirit roared and spat out a blast of cyan flame!
The flame hit the Rock Giant!
[Fire Damage: 5,000 - Rock Giant Defense 2,000 = 3,000]
A charred black pit was burned into the Rock Giant's body!
But it didn't care and smashed down another fist!
-2,700!
At the same time, the treant whipped out countless vines, entangling another Incense Burner Spirit!
Although the vines couldn't deal damage, they were incredibly tough!
The Incense Burner Spirit struggled, but it couldn't break free!
The Bronze Giant rushes up, its metallic heavy fists smashing down!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
-3200! -3100! -3300!
Three punches, nearly ten thousand damage!
The entangled Incense Burner Spirit let out a shrill scream!
"Save me!"
The other two Incense Burner Spirits tried to rescue it, but were blocked by the Ice Elemental Envoy and the Thunder Elemental Envoy!
The Ice Elemental Envoy flapped its wings, countless ice crystals falling and freezing on the ground!
The two Incense Burner Spirits tried to rush over but slipped and stumbled everywhere!
The Thunder Elemental Envoy released a Thunder Strike, purple lightning exploding on them!
Although it dealt no damage, the powerful impact force sent them stumbling back repeatedly!
The Light Elemental Envoy used a light shield to block their vision!
The Dark Elemental Envoy created a Darkness Domain around them, making them lose their sense of direction!
The Water Elemental Envoy continuously released Healing Rain, treating the injured Rock Giant and Tree spirit!
【Water Elemental Envoy Skill: Healing Rain, restores 500 Health Points per second, lasts 10 seconds】
The Fire Elemental Envoy and Wind Elemental Envoy were responsible for harassment!
The Flame Giant Wolf spat out Bursting Fireballs; though they couldn't hurt the Incense Burner Spirits, the explosive impact made them unsteady!
The Wind Elemental Envoy's Hurricane Wall trapped them firmly in place!
The ten Elementalists cooperated seamlessly!
The four Incense Burner Spirits were completely suppressed!
Time passed minute by minute.
The Rock Giant's fists smashed into the entangled Incense Burner Spirit one after another.
-2800...-2900...-2700...-3100...
Two million health was dropping at a rate visible to the naked eye!
1.9 million... 1.8 million... 1.7 million... 1.6 million...
"Roar!!!"
That Incense Burner Spirit let out a desperate roar!
It wanted to self-destruct!
But the Tree spirit's vines tightly entangled it!
The Bronze Giant's heavy punches gave it no chance at all!
Finally—
Crack!
A crisp sound!
A huge crack appeared on that Incense Burner Spirit's body!
The crack extended from the top all the way to the bottom!
Then, it exploded with a bang!
【Killed Bronze Incense Burner Spirit · Hall Guardian, Experience +200,000】
It turned into countless fragments, scattered across the floor!
The first one, dead!
The faces of the remaining three Incense Burner Spirits changed drastically!
"Third Brother!"
"Damn it! He killed Third Brother!"
"Avenge Third Brother!"
They struggled frantically, trying to break through the encirclement!
But it was useless!
The containment of the seven Elementalists made it impossible for them to move an inch!
Meanwhile, the Rock Giant, Tree spirit, and Bronze Giant had already turned toward the second one!
The same tactic!
Vine Entanglement!
Heavy Punch Smashes!
-2800...-3000...-2900...
The health of the second Incense Burner Spirit was also dropping frantically!
It desperately spat fire, trying to burn through the vines!
But the Tree spirit's vitality was extremely tenacious!
If one vine was burned away, three more would immediately grow back!
It simply couldn't break free!
Fifteen minutes later.
The second Incense Burner Spirit exploded!
【Killed Bronze Incense Burner Spirit x2, Experience +400,000】
【Level Up! Rank 28!】
A flash of golden light!
【All Attributes +3, Free Attribute Points +20】
【Current Rank: 28】
【spirit: 965】
【Spell Attack: 4825】
【Health Points: 988,000/988,000】
【mana: 988,000/988,000】
Two left!
Those two Incense Burner Spirits were completely desperate.
"Run! Run quickly!"
They finally realized they couldn't win!
They turned to flee!
"Want to run?"
Lin Feng sneered.
"Metal Elemental Envoy, Bronze Wall Iron Barrier!"
The Bronze Giant pressed both hands onto the ground!
Rumble—
Four Bronze Wall Iron Barriers rose from the ground!
Trapping the two Incense Burner Spirits firmly inside!
【Bronze Wall Iron Barrier: Generates four metal walls, sealing the area, lasts 30 seconds】
"Wood Elemental Envoy, Vine Ocean!"
The Tree spirit roared to the sky!
Countless vines surged from underground, instantly filling the entire enclosed space!
The two Incense Burner Spirits were wrapped like zongzi by the vines, unable to move!
"Rock Giant, the final blow!"
The Rock Giant roared and rushed forward!
Swinging its fists in wide arcs, it smashed frantically!
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
Punch after punch!
Like a pile driver!
-2900...-3100...-3000...-3200...
The health of both Incense Burner Spirits dropped simultaneously!
They tried to resist, but the vines were tied too tightly!
They could only watch as their health points slowly hit zero!
Ten minutes later.
The last Incense Burner Spirit let out an unwilling roar.
Then, it exploded!
【Killed Bronze Incense Burner Spirit x2, Experience +400,000】
【Level Up! Rank 29!】
【Level Up! Rank 30!】
Two consecutive golden lights!
【All Attributes +3×2=6, Free Attribute Points +20×2=40】
【Current Rank: 30】
【spirit: 1001】
【Spell Attack: 5005】
【Health Points: 994,000/994,000】
【mana: 994,000/994,000】
【Free Attribute Points: 60 (Accumulated)】
Lin Feng looked at those free attribute points, thought for a moment, and put them all into spirit!
【spirit: 1061】
【Spell Attack: 5305】
【Health Points: 994,000/994,000】
【mana: 994,000/994,000】
Rank 30!
spirit broke a thousand!
Spell Attack five thousand three hundred!
Health Points nine hundred ninety-four thousand!
mana nine hundred ninety-four thousand!
Only six thousand away from a million!
"Awesome!"
Lin Feng couldn't help but roar to the sky.
The corpses of the four Incense Burner Spirits dissipated into points of light.
On the ground, several glittering items were left behind.
【Bronze Incense Burner Fragment (Purple Materials) ×8】
【Effect: Can be used to forge armor, Defense +30%, Fire Resistance +20%】
【Hall Guardian Essence Blood (Grade A) ×4】
【Effect: After tempering, can permanently increase fire element affinity +2%, Physique +5】
【Four Symbols Demon Suppressing Formation Scroll (Purple)】
【Effect: Can learn the Formation skill "Four Symbols Demon Suppressing Formation", after deployment, suppresses targets within the Formation, All Attributes -30%, Movement Speed -50%】
【Learning Requirements: Mental Energy 800 or above, Earth, Fire, Water, and Wind element affinity 60% or above】
"A Formation scroll!"
Lin Feng's eyes lit up.
He had just personally felt the power of the Four Symbols Demon Suppressing Formation.
All attributes halved, movement speed -80%.
Although the effect of this scroll was a bit weaker (All Attributes -30%, Movement Speed -50%), it was still a very powerful control skill!
And he completely met the learning conditions!
Mental Energy 1061, far exceeding 800.
Earth Element Affinity 151%, fire element affinity 92.3%, water element affinity 92.1%, wind element affinity 92%.
All met the standards!
He immediately picked up the scroll and pressed it against his forehead.
Buzz—
The scroll turned into a stream of light and surged into his mind.
A vast amount of knowledge about Formations surfaced in his mind.
【Learning Successful: Four Symbols Demon Suppressing Formation (lv1)】
【Effect: Deploys a Four Symbols Demon Suppressing Formation with a 50-meter radius; enemy targets within the Formation have All Attributes -30%, Movement Speed -50%, lasts 30 seconds, consumes 5000 mana, cooldown 10 minutes】
【Description: Effect can be enhanced as proficiency increases】
"Good stuff!"
Lin Feng happily put away the other Materials.
The battle ended.
Of the ten Elementalists, eight remained.
The seven Elementalists—Light, Fire, Ice, Wind, Thunder, Water, and Dark—were in perfect condition as they hadn't taken much damage.
The three physical types—Rock Giant, Tree spirit, and Bronze Giant—had taken quite a beating, but they had all recovered under the Water Elemental Envoy's healing.
"Hard work, everyone. You can go back now."
With a thought from Lin Feng.
The eight Elementalists simultaneously turned into various colored lights and dissipated into the air.
They were originally condensed from elemental energy; recycling them after use wouldn't be a waste.
The hall became quiet once again.
Only the fragments of those Incense Burner Spirits on the floor proved the great battle that had just occurred.
"Squeak squeak!"
Xiao Jin poked its head out from his shoulder, chirping excitedly.
It pointed its golden front legs at the pile of fragments, then at its own mouth.
"You want to eat this?"
Lin Feng asked.
Xiao Jin nodded frantically.
"Squeak squeak squeak!"
Lin Feng thought for a moment, picked up a Bronze Incense Burner Fragment, and handed it over.
Xiao Jin immediately grabbed the fragment and began to crunch on it.
That hard bronze was as crisp as a biscuit in its mouth.
It finished a piece in just a few bites.
After eating, the golden patterns on its body seemed to brighten slightly.
【Void Holy Beetle devours Bronze Incense Burner Fragment, Growth Progress +1%】
"It really can eat it?"
Lin Feng's eyes lit up.
He handed all the remaining seven fragments to Xiao Jin.
Xiao Jin didn't refuse anyone, eating them all one by one, crunching away.
【Growth Progress +7%, Current 8%】
After finishing, it let out a burp, lay on Lin Feng's shoulder, and squinted its eyes with a satisfied look.
"Sleeping as soon as you're full, how lucky..."
Lin Feng smiled and shook his head.
He stood up and looked around the hall.
The Four Symbols Demon Suppressing Formation had vanished, and the hall had returned to tranquility.
The door to the Pill Refining Room was wide open, and the longevity immortal furnace inside had already been collected.
"Time to head out."
Lin Feng was just about to leave.
Suddenly, Elder Dan's voice rang in his mind.
"Kid, don't be in such a hurry to leave."
"There are still many good things in this Alchemy Hall."
"There's a herb garden in the backyard. Although it's been abandoned for two thousand years, you might still find some treasures."
"And the Scripture Pavilion, there should be Alchemy insights left by those alchemists back then."
Lin Feng's eyes lit up.
"There's such a good thing?"
"Of course," Elder Dan laughed. "Why do you think this old man had you kill those four Incense Burner Spirits?"
"Now that they're dead, the Restriction on the entire hall has been lifted."
"Now, everything here belongs to you."
Lin Feng got excited.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"
He strode toward the backyard.
Behind him, in the hall, the candle flames that had burned for two thousand years slowly went out.
As if announcing the end of an era.
And the beginning of another.