Online Game: Starting with an SSS-Level Plundering Talent - Chapter 94

Chapter 94: Entering the Game, The Tree of Life

“Hmph, how foolish!” The Two-Winged Angel sneered in disdain.

If John were a Sixth Tier or higher, she might have been more cautious.

But he was merely a Third Tier being; even if he unleashed an ultimate skill, the damage would be negligible.

Crack! Crack!

Countless bolts of lightning struck down, flashing with terrifying critical damage. The elite Orcs had no chance to resist, their bodies shattered by the lightning, leaving behind only blood and gore.

Notification messages flooded John’s vision.

[You have slain an elite Orc, gaining 1,220 experience points.]

[Plunder talent activated: Strength +1, Constitution +1.]

[Plunder talent activated: Physical Crit +1, Skill Point +1.]

[Plunder talent activated: Spirit +1, Attack Speed +1.]

[Plunder talent activated: Magic Crit +1.]

[Magic Crit attribute has reached the max value of 100 points. Further increases will add 1% to Magic Crit Damage per point.]

…

[You have leveled up: Spirit +4, Strength +3, Agility +2, Free Attribute Points +16, Skill Points +2.]

[You have leveled up: Spirit +4, Strength +3, Agility +2, Free Attribute Points +16, Skill Points +2.]

[Plunder talent activated: You have gained a C-rank talent, Magic Damage Amplification.]

[Magic Damage Amplification: C-rank, increases base magic damage by 40%.]

…

John’s four core attributes, rare hidden attributes, and skill points all skyrocketed.

He even acquired a new C-rank talent that amplified his magic damage.

His Magic Crit attribute had maxed out at 100%.

The ten thousand elite Orcs had boosted his core attributes by over sixty thousand points, further elevating his already formidable power.

Additionally, John’s level had soared, reaching level 99.

Just one more level, and he would advance to a Fourth Tier profession.

However, the Two-Winged Angel wasn’t unscathed.

The divine weapon’s skill could also trigger combo and critical effects.

John was fortunate—both a skill combo and a magic crit had been triggered simultaneously.

Two lightning bolts struck the Two-Winged Angel.

-112,010

-109,220

In an instant, she lost over 200,000 health points.

Though her total health was in the tens of millions, making this loss seem insignificant.

But the fact that a mere Third Tier player had inflicted such damage infuriated her beyond measure.

“Human, you will die!” The Two-Winged Angel roared, her voice filled with fury. She glanced at the slaughtered Orc elites without a hint of emotion and then charged toward John with her sword raised.

“Your opponent is me!” Judy interjected coldly, stepping in to block the angel’s path.

The two clashed once again in a fierce battle.

John didn’t make another move just yet; he had one more ultimate skill up his sleeve—Wrath of the Gods.

This skill was reserved for taking down the Two-Winged Angel.

Around them, the beasts and players on the city walls were still in shock, unable to process the devastating power of John’s ultimate skill.

The battlefield was littered with mangled remains, and weapons glinted amidst the carnage, a testament to the overwhelming force they had just witnessed.

Terrifying.

Only one word could capture John’s might in their minds.

The attack had been nothing short of apocalyptic.

Fortunately, they weren’t his enemies—they felt utterly outclassed.

What shocked them even more was the sight of the Two-Winged Angel.

Despite being struck by lightning and injured, she continued to dominate Judy, who was barely holding on.

All they could do was hope that Judy could endure until the monster tide ended.

Watching the ongoing battle, John felt a deep sense of frustration.

He desperately wanted to kill the Two-Winged Angel, but Judy simply wasn’t strong enough to match her.

“Benefactor!” Anna called out from the city wall, waving at John.

John glanced at the battlefield before quickly making his way to the wall.

“What is it?” he asked, curious.

“Big brother!” Jean ran over. This little girl had somehow left Death Land.

It likely with Anna’s help.

Jean looked up at John and quickly relayed, “The Tree of Life wants me to tell you to lure the Two-Winged Angel into Death Land. It has a way to kill her.”

“The Tree of Life? Alright!” John was surprised but didn’t doubt Jean’s words. The Tree of Life was a powerful artifact with many hidden abilities he wasn’t yet aware of.

Meanwhile, the battle grew more intense. Judy was bleeding profusely, on the verge of collapse, and could barely fight back. She was in a desperate situation.

John quickly came up with a plan and dashed back into the fray.

“Be careful, John,” the others called out, worried.

“The glory of the Holy Light, grant me boundless strength. Let it be the blade that shreds the darkness before me—Light Sword Slash!” the Two-Winged Angel chanted softly, her voice resonating with divine power. A radiant light enveloped her as a massive sword of light materialized and sliced through the air, aiming for Judy.

“It’s over…” Judy, gravely injured, was too weak to defend against the attack. She cast a longing glance toward Ada on the city wall.

Just then, a figure flashed in front of her, shielding her from the blow.

Splat!

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A terrifying damage number appeared above John’s head.

“Godslayer?” Judy murmured, her voice trembling as she gazed at John standing before her. Her eyes reflected a mix of emotions.

[You have been struck by the Two-Winged Angel’s attack. Lifesaver talent activated, leaving you with 1 HP.]

The notification popped up, and John was left with just 1 HP.

“So strong!” John couldn’t help but swallow nervously. The Two-Winged Angel’s attack had dealt him over 2.7 million damage in a single blow.

“Not dead?” The Two-Winged Angel frowned, a flash of confusion in her eyes. She swiftly launched another attack, sending a blade of light hurtling toward John.

“Human, get out of the way!” Judy cried out in panic, knowing full well that John couldn’t withstand another hit from the angel.

“Leave it to me!” John’s voice was calm, his tone brooking no argument.

He was well aware that he couldn’t defeat the Two-Winged Angel, but his goal was to lure her into a trap.

Splat!

-901,920

Another massive damage number appeared.

This was just a regular attack from the Two-Winged Angel, and once again, John was instantly killed.

A notification promptly appeared.

[You have been killed by the Two-Winged Angel. The Undying and Immortal talent has triggered. Life-sharing has activated. Your health is restored.]

John’s face turned pale, a trickle of blood appearing at the corner of his mouth. His very soul had taken damage.

This angel had the ability to attack the soul itself!

He quickly issued a command: “All beasts above the sixth rank, enter Death Land.”

The Two-Winged Angel was immensely powerful, and though John wasn’t sure how The Tree of Life planned to deal with her, he knew that these high-ranking beasts were crucial allies.

As for the beasts below the sixth rank, they were no match for the angel and would only be slaughtered in vain.

With a thought, John summoned all the sixth-rank beasts and Judy into Death Land.

“Still alive?” The Two-Winged Angel seemed uninterested in the disappearance of Judy, focusing instead on John with a deep frown. She launched another attack.

Splat!

Once again, John was instantly killed, triggering his Undying and Immortal talent and life-sharing ability.

But this time, his face was even paler, and his body swayed unsteadily.

A voice echoed in his mind—it was the Undead Lord: “Kid, are you trying to get yourself killed? Angels have soul-attacking abilities! If you want to die, don’t drag me down with you. Get into Death Land, now!”

The Undead Lord was furious.

John’s soul injuries were a prime opportunity for the Undead Lord to strike back.

But John’s body was too weak. Even if the Undead Lord took over, he still wouldn’t be able to stand up to the Two-Winged Angel and would likely die.

Ignoring the Undead Lord’s ranting, John wiped the blood from his mouth and fixed his gaze on the Two-Winged Angel, taunting her with disdain. “Is that all you’ve got?”

The angel’s murderous intent surged, but then realization dawned on her, and she exclaimed, “I see it now. You have a god-tier talent, Undying and Immortal!”

John feigned a moment of panic, but internally, he felt a wave of relief.

He knew that these powerful beings often had ways to strip others of their talents. A god-tier talent like his would be too tempting for the Two-Winged Angel to resist.

“Haha, what an incredible surprise!” The angel’s face lit up with excitement, her expression turning almost maniacal as she stared at John with greedy eyes.

Seeing that his plan was working, John reached out mentally to connect with Death Land, preparing to draw the angel in with him.

Whoosh!

With a rush of spatial energy, his form vanished.

“You can’t escape, human!” The Two-Winged Angel, oblivious to any danger, followed him directly into Death Land.

There, the air was thick with powerful life force, saturated with rich spiritual energy.

“What a marvelous place!” The Two-Winged Angel’s excitement grew even more. She wasn’t just planning to strip John of his talent; she intended to seize control of this entire space.

But in the next moment, her expression changed dramatically.

Not far off stood a towering tree, its lush branches stretching out to cover nearly the entire area.

“The Tree of Life!” the angel exclaimed, a wave of fear washing over her.

She recalled how they had raided the Elven Spring before, only to be met with a fierce counterattack from The Tree of Life. The angels had suffered heavy losses, though they had managed to steal the Elven Spring.

But she distinctly remembered that The Tree of Life was supposed to have been destroyed by the Orcs—so why was it here, and in such a flourishing state?

Her eyes shifted to the nearby pool of water, and realization dawned on her.

Without the Elven Spring, The Tree of Life had been nourished by the Vein of the Earth.

Splash!

Suddenly, the tree began to shake violently, as if it had come to life.

Escape!

Panic gripped the Two-Winged Angel, and without hesitation, she attempted to tear through the fabric of space with a time rift, aiming to shatter the realm and flee.

Whoosh!

But The Tree of Life’s dense foliage formed a massive shield, blocking her attack.

Boom!

Leaves scattered everywhere, but the angel’s strike had been powerful.

Still, to The Tree of Life, it was a mere scratch.

And it teeming with vitality and sustained by the Vein of the Earth,

Whoosh!

With a swift motion, The Tree of Life struck back. Several thick vines, or rather roots, shot up from the ground, entangling the terrified angel.

“Attack now!” John commanded immediately.

The surrounding beasts snapped out of their shock and launched a ferocious assault on the ensnared angel.

Yet their attacks barely made a dent.

Only Judy’s strikes managed to inflict any meaningful damage, and even then, it was just over ten thousand points.

John tightened his grip on the Sword of Divinity and Demons, biding his time. His attacks alone weren’t enough to penetrate the angel’s defenses.

But he still had one ace up his sleeve—the ultimate skill, Wrath of the Gods.

He intended to save it for a decisive, lethal blow.

As the angel’s health bar flickered above her, her fear became palpable.

The beasts’ attacks weren’t the real threat—what terrified her was The Tree of Life, which was slowly draining her of her power.

“Human!” she cried out in desperation, her voice trembling. “Let me go, and I’ll tell you where the Elven Spring is.”

The Elven Spring was in the hands of the angels?

John was taken aback, glancing at The Tree of Life. The thick roots wrapped even tighter around the angel, showing no intention of letting her escape.

It seemed that The Tree of Life already knew the whereabouts of the Elven Spring.