Chapter 213: Clash of Domains
"Corruptant Domain" Eldritch stated.
A black cosmic like light came out of the orb of Eldritch' staff. The fetal creature there also opened up its eyes as if it became awake and knows its surroundings. The surrounding topology changed as if the whole area has become outer space.
Adrian who saw this is impressed but at the same time worried because the opponent has a domain skill. Adrian always thought that domains are too overpowered because they give a player massive boosts. Even his own domain increases his status values by half so Adrian always treated his domain skill his trump card.
[You have entered the Herald of the Dark Gods' Corruptant Domain.]
[All status values will decrease by 20% and each attack that hits you whether physical or magical will have an 80% chance to trigger the confusion status effect.]
Eldritch' domain effects are very detrimental to Adrian especially because they have a big gap in terms of levels. Eldritch has 53 levels above Adrian which is a lot of status points even if Adrian has double stats. Eldritch being another race would also mean that he has a unique stat allocations.
"His domain decreases status values and applies a status effect to his attacks. This fight is not in my favor." Adrian muttered to himself as he predicted his chances of winning.
Eldritch' form changed as his robe did not look like a robe but something that is a part of himself. If one could describe his form then it could be summarized in one word and that is grotesque. His form resembles that of the extraterrestrial in the movie where an alien busts out from one's stomach. He still kept his head and facial feature which made it all the more unnerving to look at.
Eldritch' form is definitely a head turner but it would be away from him not towards him. Adrian who is carefully observing what Eldritch would do suddenly lose track of the latter. Eldritch reappeared beside Adrian and slapped him so hard that he flew to the other side.
"He has a movement skill like me. I am always too late to see because his movement skill does not leave much of a trace but only a small burst of dark starlight." Adrian thought as he wracked his brain on how to counterattack.
Adrian stood up but Eldritch is once again in front of him. Eldritch opened his mouth but the way it opened is terrifying to say the least. Eldritch' mouth opened by splitting into four parts and revealing four tentacle like appendages with rows of very sharp teeth.
Eldritch did not bite Adrian though but he did release a sonic attack that would make anyone who hear it deaf. Adrian had to cover his ears but the sound was not only ear piercing but also carried intense force that pinned Adrian on the ground. Creepysoo who saw what is happening wanted to help but he is currently controlling 20 skeletons to deal with hulking golems.
Creepysoo could not expend one skeleton because he is using five skeletons to pin down one mindless one and he is confronting four at the same time. Creepysoo is barely keeping the golems at bay and if he loses concentration then they would be in more danger. Valar could only lament on how useless he is right now and is cursing himself for getting caught.
"Nether Domain" Adrian squeezed out this words with all his willpower.
A mist with three colors suddenly rolled into the room and melded with the current domain summoned by Eldritch. Adrian started getting system notifications that his domain is in effect. But most importantly, Eldritch became affected by Paranoia.
[Your status values will double for the duration of the Nether Domain.]
[You enemies will be affected by Paranoia.]
Due to Paranoia, the sonic attack made by Eldritch missed half of the time giving Adrian enough time to focus and use Blink. Eldritch who saw the changes to Adrian's body could only lift an eyebrow. He did not expect that the bug in front of him still has tricks of his sleeve.
"You are only delaying the inevitable." Eldritch stated in a cocky tone.
"We will see about that." Adrian replied as he once again used Soul Emergence and Soul Impale combo.
Adrian reappeared behind Eldritch but the latter disappeared and then reappeared beside Adrian. Adrian did manage to swing his dagger backwards but Eldritch blocked it using his staff. Even though the material of Eldritch' staff looks like wood, it is definitely not made of wood because not even Adrian's dagger psyche armament could chip it.
Adrian had no choice but to kick Eldritch towards the area where he conjured up spacemines. Eldritch did reach the area and Adrian detonated the spacemines but Eldritch' barrier absorbed all the damage done to him. Not even a scratch can be seen on Eldritch' grotesque body.
"Is that weapon of yours Legendary rated? How come your barrier did not break despite being hit by multiple spells? Are cheating or something? Maybe I should report this to the devs?" Adrian cracked a witty joke but he is definitely anxious.
"Trying to be funny now that you know that you are like a cornered animal." Eldritch scoffed but he has to admit that this low level bug poses a threat to him. But instead of being afraid, Eldritch could be seen smiling like a madman.
"Finally, some excitement to relieve me of my boredom. I can at least test out my skills at this bug in front of me. He looks kind of sturdy. He is perfect as a living punching bag." Eldritch thought as he planned to use his transformation skill that he has yet to test out.
"Call of the Great Dark!" Eldritch suddenly shouted and he suddenly became wrapped in a dark cosmic light cocoon.
Adrian could suddenly feel intense danger from Eldritch so even he had no choice to use his other trump card which is his transformation skill.
"Netheros True Form!" Adrian shouted and he became enveloped by the nether mist.
The clash of the two monsters will soon unfold.