The cavern fell silent as the two creatures' heads thudded to the ground, their bodies collapsing into lifeless heaps. The small horde of monsters that was assaulting them stopped for an instant, seemingly shocked by the deaths of their two leaders, before they started growling, their bodies slightly shaking.
"Kill them, the ones that are shaking, they're going berserk!" Beast shouted in slight panic before notching a couple of arrows on his bow and aiming at the monsters who were about to turn berserk.
The urgency in Beast's voice spurred the team into immediate action. The cavern, momentarily silent from the fall of the mini-bosses, erupted into chaos once more as the remaining monsters began to surge with renewed aggression. Their growls turned into roars, and their movements became more erratic and powerful.
"Focus on the berserk ones first!" Reign shouted, tightening his grip on his sword. He moved swiftly towards one of the trembling lizard-like creatures, his blade slicing through the air with precision. The creature lunged at him, but Reign anticipated its move, sidestepping and driving his sword into its exposed side.
Wolf, seeing another berserk lizard charging, swung his greatsword in a wide arc. The powerful blow cleaved through the creature's torso, sending it crashing to the ground. "Keep at it! Don't let them overwhelm us!"
Mia and Laura unleashed a coordinated assault on a group of berserk insectoids. Mia's frost magic created a field of ice, slowing the creatures' advance and forcing them into a bottleneck while lunging at them with her sword in hand.
Laura took advantage of the monster's slowed movement and used her demonic energy, drawing a multitude of pentagrams in the air with great speed before launching numerous rays of demonic energy that penetrated through the monsters, killing a couple of them right away. .net
Shadow, still riding the adrenaline from taking down the mini-boss, moved through the battlefield like a phantom. He darted between berserk monsters, his twin daggers flashing in the dim light as he struck vital points with deadly accuracy. His darkness weaved through the cavern, further disorienting the frenzied creatures.
Beast and Tank no longer held the rear and started attacking the monsters, their combined strength causing the deaths of plenty of monsters right away.
Beast's arrows flew true, each shot finding its mark in the berserk creatures' weak spots. Tank used his massive shield to bash and block, his powerful swings cleaving through monsters and cutting them apart with ease.
Blackie and the flood dragon were summoned right after, the two quickly helping the others out. Neither one was as large as they usually were as the underground, although massive, would still pose an issue for them to move with ease in their original size.
The two had shrunk by a bit in order to fight more easily and were crushing the monsters that dared attack them.
Jin, with his vast experience, moved with an uncanny awareness. His hands were a blur as he lashed out against the monsters, striking with precision and force. He anticipated the monsters' movements, countering them before they could pose a serious threat. Greenie was at his side, his hammer creating shockwaves with every swing, further destabilizing the already chaotic battlefield.
As the team continued to fight, the number of berserk creatures dwindled. The coordinated attacks and superior strategy of Reign's team began to show results. Each monster that fell made the next one easier to handle. The frenzied chaos slowly gave way to a more controlled battle, and the team's discipline and training shone through.
After slightly over 5 minutes of fighting, the number of monsters had fallen down to single digits as many of them had died or even ran away. The remaining monsters had already gone berserk, their strength increasing by a significant margin, but they were not a problem for Reign and the others who quickly dealt with them.
The cavern fell silent once more, the echo of their final blows fading into the darkness. The team stood amidst the carnage, their breaths heavy but triumphant. Reign wiped the sweat from his brow, surveying the battlefield littered with the remains of their foes.
The creature was a hulking behemoth, covered in thick, armored plates. Its eyes glowed with a malevolent intelligence, and its claws scraped against the stone floor as it advanced. The ground trembled with each step it took, and the air grew thick with tension.
"A boss monster?" Shadow asked as Reign and the others stared at the monster with apprehension.
The aura coming from the monster was quite overwhelming, even for them.
"Do we fight this thing, I mean, it seems to be a high-grade or even a peak Tier VI boss monster, are we sure we can defeat it, what if it can call for reinforcements, we would be forced to run away then."
Reign assessed the situation quickly. The behemoth before them was indeed formidable, and its presence hinted at the possibility of hidden dangers within the cavern. The team had faced many challenges together, but this creature required careful consideration.
"We need to be smart about this," Reign said, his voice steady. "If we engage, we must ensure we're in the best position to fight and retreat if necessary, we can't afford to be surrounded or overwhelmed."
Wolf nodded, gripping his greatsword tightly. "Agreed, let's spread out and see if we can find any weak points."
"This thing looks tough, but everything has a vulnerability."
The team fanned out, keeping their distance from the behemoth while maintaining a defensive formation. The creature watched them with a predatory gaze, its movements slow and deliberate as it gauged their intentions.
Mia focused her magic, creating a series of frost areas on the ground around the behemoth. "I'll try to slow it down, if we can limit its mobility, we'll have a better chance of taking it down."
"Good thinking," Reign replied. "Everyone, be ready to strike when Mia's frost activates, we'll hit it hard and fast."
As Mia completed her skill, she signaled the team. The air around the behemoth shimmered with a cold blue light, and frost began to creep up its legs. The creature roared in defiance, trying to shake off the icy grip, but the ice that had encased it held firm.
"Now!" Reign shouted, charging forward with Wolf. Their swords struck the behemoth's armored plates, sending sparks flying. The creature retaliated with a powerful swipe of its claw, but Reign and Wolf deftly dodged the attack.
Shadow moved in from the side, his daggers seeking out the joints between the behemoth's armor. He struck with precision, each blow aimed at weakening the creature's defenses. Beast and Tank provided support, their combined strength adding to the assault.
Laura and Aelrinder launched ranged attacks, their projectiles striking the behemoth's exposed areas. The creature roared in pain and fury, its movements becoming more erratic as it struggled against the coordinated onslaught.
Jin and Greenie focused on disrupting the behemoth's balance. Jin's martial arts skills allowed him to strike at the creature's legs, while Greenie's hammer created shockwaves that destabilized the ground beneath it.