NOVEL NEXT Chapter 370 Hellfire (Double Monthly Votes Please)
"I wasn't slacking off, I used a healing..."
Looking at the pile of ashes on the ground, Jade Lotus hurriedly explained.
She had just tried to replenish the [Night Demon Type I]'s HP, but for some reason she couldn't boost it, and the Night Demon turned directly to ash...
The flames on Wang Tao's body slowly disappeared, and he calmed his excited emotions before speaking somewhat helplessly,
"I understand, it's not your fault."
The excitement was because [Starfire Outbreak] really could be stacked with [Mental Development] for use, and the power was terrifying, directly burning the [Night Demon Type I] to ashes!
The helplessness was due to the fact that he had instantly killed the [Night Demon Type I] with just one move. By the time he wanted to pull back, it was already too late... and a [Night Demon Type I] was worth hundreds of thousands. That money was gone in an instant...
As for why Jade Lotus couldn't replenish the [Night Demon Type I]'s HP... It was not Jade Lotus's problem, but because Wang Tao had killed the Night Demon in an instant. If it was already dead, how could its HP be replenished?
Although at that time the Night Demon's body was still there, and even the Night Demon's face showed an expression of pain, suggesting a possibility of salvation.
But in reality, the moment Wang Tao ignited the [Night Demon Type I]'s spiritual power, he directly burned it to nothing, effectively obliterating its soul!
So, Jade Lotus thought the [Night Demon Type I] could still be saved, but the [Night Demon Type I] was already dead.
And since Wang Tao had killed it instantaneously, even if Jade Lotus had prepared in advance it wouldn't have mattered... The moment the [Night Demon Type I] was glanced at by Wang Tao, it was already dead. Both its spirit and body had turned to fine ash, beyond rescue by anyone!
It can only be said that the combined power of these two Awakenings was too strong!
But the consumption was also terrifying.
Normally, using [Starfire Outbreak] starts at 100 Energy. The attacking ability of [Mental Development] would normally max out at 100 Energy—not because the Awakening consumed little, but because Wang Tao's abilities were limited, and for the time being, that was his limit. So theoretically, Wang Tao's move should have consumed at most 200 Awakening Energy.
But in reality, this move consumed 1000 Awakening Energy!
He had a total of 2000 Awakening Energy. Having already consumed some in testing the Awakening, after using this move, he wouldn't be able to use it a second time in the short term!
And even if he had the energy, he felt he couldn't use it again. He felt somewhat fatigued and needed some respite...
Of course, such terrifying consumption was justified by the power of the move!
Wang Tao felt that after his Second Awakening, his strength had increased significantly—having obtained an additional Awakening, the improvement in his physical fitness after Awakening, plus the fact that these two Awakenings could be used together as a combo attack... It was worth all the trouble he went through to prepare for his Second Awakening!
Wang Tao decided to name this move "Hellfire," signifying flames that could directly burn the soul...
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"So what exactly happened here?"
Jade Lotus thought she might have made a mistake that caused Wang Tao to lose a Night Demon Heart, and her face soured slightly.
"It's all right!"
Wang Tao said, smiling as he ruffled her hair. He then explained his ability to both her and the others.
"Wow! That's so strong!"
After hearing it, everyone exclaimed in amazement.
To be able to instantly kill a [Night Demon Type I], leaving no chance for Jade Lotus to replenish its HP! Although Wang Tao said the consumption was high, it was completely worthwhile, something that could be used as a trump card in the future!
"Alright, let's head back. I've awakened. The rest is up to you guys."
Wang Tao now had many physical Awakening Keys and Ascension Crystal Cores, allowing others to attempt Awakening.
Of all of them, Wang Tao was most curious about Xiang Hongbin. He wondered if Xiang Hongbin's half-human half-mechanical status could undergo Awakening and, if so, what would he be like after Awakening?
Upon hearing Wang Tao's words, everyone was somewhat excited. Did they finally have the chance to Awaken?
"How about, let the others Awaken first, I'll give up my chance to someone else..."
At this moment, Ding Yuqin suddenly spoke up.
Although she was no longer who she used to be, and now she wasn't a burden and had combat power, she still fell short compared to the others. So she felt it was most appropriate to give her chance to someone else.
After all, Awakening wasn't a guaranty to succeed in one try. Wang Tao might have many Secret Keys, but if someone else failed to Awaken later, attempting to Awaken again would consume more Secret Keys. So these Secret Keys could never be too many...
Upon hearing this, Wang Tao immediately swept his hand firmly across Ding Yuqin's buttocks.
"Sister-in-law, are you disobeying again?"
"..."
Ding Yuqin gave Wang Tao a glare, but seeing his serious face, she still wrapped her arms around Wang Tao's arm.
"Alright, alright, I'll listen to you! Whatever you say goes!"
"That's more like it!"
A smile immediately spread across Wang Tao's face.
In addition to being very interested to see Xiang Hongbin's Awakening, he was also looking forward to seeing Ding Yuqin's Awakening. After all, Ding Yuqin's Hidden Attribute was [Blood Pack], and he was curious to see what Ability she would awaken.
Wang Tao had saved up a lot of physical Awakening Keys and Ascension Crystal Cores. Holding onto them was pointless, and selling them was unnecessary. It was best to use them on his own people, especially as they weren't many.
There were just over a dozen people in total, not counting those who had already Awakened and some without Hidden Attributes. There weren't many people left...