Chapter 201: The Devourer of All Things, Actually Being Slaughtered!?

Before the players could even recover from their initial shock.

They witnessed the Flowing Water blade in the hands of the white-robed assassin continuing its devastation!

The blade kept slicing downward, effortlessly cutting through the chest and abdomen of the Devourer of All Things!

Only then did the white-robed assassin's attack cease, but the blade showed no signs of wear.

However...

As the other black hole-like parts of the Devourer of All Things surged forward, attempting to engulf the assassin—

Both the blade and the assassin suddenly vanished into thin air.

At this moment, all the fleeing players finally grasped the situation.

"Could that legendary assassin also be a perfect legend?? Such incredible damage output! Even surpassing Master Greg Millhauser!"

"What terrifying output... but it seems that after this attack, the legend had no choice but to retreat..."

"Should we cover him and try again?"

"But how many strikes can that powerful blade support?"

"This Devourer of All Things has immense life force. It's really hard to kill."

...

A renewed desire to pass the trial welled up in the players' hearts.

After all, if they could live, who would choose to die?

The players weren't necessarily convinced that the newly appeared white-robed assassin could kill the Devourer of All Things. Some even doubted as they turned back towards the BOSS—

Was the white-robed legend already spent after that one strike?

But they decided to take a chance!

Yet, just as they turned their steps.

Before they could react, the white-robed assassin reappeared!

This time, he emerged at the left foot of the Devourer of All Things!

An upward slash!

The blade, still as crisp and clear as Flowing Water, and the white-robed assassin's movements were equally fluid.

The rainbow shield that had blocked other players' attacks was now as fragile as thin paper.

In an instant, the black hole-like structure of the Devourer of All Things' left leg was shredded to pieces!

Then, before the BOSS could react, the white-robed legend vanished once more.

Huh?

The players were stunned.

Could this big shot still deal damage?

Stunned or not, each player was now as fired up as if they had been injected with adrenaline!

It seemed like there was a real chance here!

Who needs Master Greg Millhauser! He's just trash!

Clearly, the true benchmark of this BOSS's strength was the white-robed legend!

If we follow him, we might actually clear the trial!

After all, the white-robed legend had unleashed two terrifyingly powerful attacks in a row—though visually it seemed like he was merely swinging his blade casually, it must have taken a significant toll.

Now is our chance to assist!

The players were fired up, their fighting spirit soaring!

And then...

They still couldn't keep up.

The white-robed legend struck for the fourth time, this time targeting the right hand of the Devourer of All Things.

Who would have thought that even with such a concentrated effort, the final result was still defeat.

And then, just when the players thought they were awaiting death, the situation changed dramatically.

The white-robed legend appeared and slaughtered the Devourer of All Things as easily as butchering a chicken or a cow.

To put it bluntly, it didn't even look like he was fighting a boss. It was more like dealing with a slightly troublesome elite monster!

It was ridiculous!

For the same player status, at best, he should be a low-tier legend. How could he be this powerful?

It wasn't until the second notification from the Hall of Valor that clearly stated the white-robed legend had dealt all the damage single-handedly—

That the players woke up from their dream...

It seemed like a fact?

There really was such a fierce individual!

"We actually thought he needed our help..."

"It looks like this extreme trial was designed solely for the white-robed legend. We're just extras on the stage... No, not even extras."

"Just what level is that big shot at? Could he possibly have an SSS-tier talent?"

...

Everyone looked ahead with a sense of deep reverence.

As the announcements echoed, the white-robed legend casually grabbed a glowing orb dropped by the Devourer of All Things and then disappeared from everyone's sight without a second thought.

This scene made the players inwardly marvel.

Indeed, this was the demeanor of a true powerhouse.

To someone like him, we are mere ants, not even worth a second glance!

Our expressions of awe are just annoying noise to him!

...

In reality, on the other side, Sterl, who had once again used Shadow Stealth to make his exit, silently nodded to himself.

He could faintly hear the other players discussing him.

To put it simply—

Nice to hear! Love to hear it! Keep talking!

Clearly, the effect of his grandstanding this time was perfect.

Sterl felt he had harvested a substantial amount of emotional satisfaction.

Earlier, the white-robed legend Nature was him. This persona was one he had carefully crafted to complement his star power, using the Flowing Water law to fashion the blade!

The main goal was to be cool!

"I might have a knack for fashion design," Sterl mused, stroking his chin.

However, beyond being pleased with his grandstanding, what excited him more was the substantial increase in his combat effectiveness!

After gaining a significant boost in attribute points, Sterl's application of the Flowing Water law allowed him to break not just one, but two layers of the Devourer of All Things' protective aura.

Additionally, Sterl had calculated his energy consumption beforehand. By using Shadow Stealth to traverse different realms repeatedly, he could maintain a no-damage, one-sided assault as long as he had enough stamina potions and Stardust.

Ultimately, this led to the scene the players had witnessed earlier.

The graceful white-robed assassin, with just a sword.

Slaying the BOSS.

The reason Sterl lingered in the shadow world after each attack was that he had enhanced the duration of his Shadow Stealth with Stardust, allowing his stamina pool to regenerate more efficiently.

However, to other players, it appeared as if the white-robed legend was deliberately toying with the boss...

After reviewing the battle, Sterl's mood improved even more.

He then opened his panel to check the biggest gain from the recent fight—

The ability he had captured using the Fate Token...