Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Awakening the Hidden Power
The massive shadow loomed over Mai Lee, its oppressive aura sending waves of pressure across the battlefield. The other hunters who had survived up until now took cautious steps backward. Fear painted their faces as they realized the sheer magnitude of what stood before them—a colossal, multi-limbed beast shrouded in dark energy, its glowing crimson eyes locked onto Mai Lee.
The system's voice echoed across the arena:
[Final Trial Boss: Abyssal Tyrant - Rank: S][Defeat the Abyssal Tyrant to complete the Hidden Trial!]
The hunters hesitated, their instincts screaming at them to run. But Mai Lee stood firm. The thrill of battle, the rush of new talents fusing within him—it was intoxicating.
His Copy Talent activated automatically, scanning the Abyssal Tyrant. Within moments, a notification flickered in his vision.
[New Skill Copied: Abyssal Pressure][New Skill Copied: Regeneration]
His eyes gleamed. "Not bad."
The Abyssal Tyrant moved first, its massive clawed limbs sweeping toward him in a devastating arc. The air trembled from the sheer force. But before the attack could connect, Mai Lee's body flickered—his Enhanced Agility kicking in as he narrowly dodged. He countered instantly, his Energy Blade carving through the monster's thick hide. A burst of dark ichor sprayed from the wound, but the creature didn't flinch. Instead, its injury began sealing at an alarming speed.
Regeneration.
Mai Lee clicked his tongue. "So it won't go down easily, huh?"
But then, something new stirred inside him. The fusion process had already begun. The Abyssal Pressure skill he copied fused with his Slayer's Presence, morphing into something even deadlier.
[New Fusion Skill Unlocked: Tyrant's Domain]
Suddenly, an overwhelming aura exploded from Mai Lee's body. The ground cracked beneath his feet, and an invisible force pressed down on the entire battlefield. The hunters watching from the sidelines fell to their knees, their breathing ragged. Even the Abyssal Tyrant staggered, its monstrous form trembling under the weight of the newly awakened power.
Mai Lee smirked. "Your own power, turned against you."
The Abyssal Tyrant roared in fury, its movements growing erratic. It lashed out wildly, but Mai Lee was already steps ahead. Every strike, every dodge—it was as if he was dancing through the battlefield. His sword flared with energy as he channeled everything into a final blow.
BOOM!
A massive explosion of power erupted as his Tyrant's Domain surged into the monster's core. The Abyssal Tyrant let out one last agonized roar before its colossal frame collapsed, disintegrating into the void.
[Final Trial Cleared!][Rewards Calculating…]
The world around him started to shift. The once-ruined battlefield began to rebuild itself, and a familiar system window appeared in front of him.
Stat Window Update (Partial):
New Fusion Skill: Tyrant's Domain (Combines Slayer's Presence + Abyssal Pressure)New Skill: Regeneration (Minor)Experience Gained: Large Increase
A surge of strength coursed through Mai Lee's body. He clenched his fist, feeling the raw energy brimming within him. This trial had not only tested his limits—it had shattered them.
As the hidden realm faded and the real world returned, he knew one thing for certain.
This was just the beginning.