Chapter 72: The True Test Of Power!
The air in the ravaged clearing hung thick and still, the faint scent of blood and ozone mingling with the oppressive gloom of the Dark Forest.
Daniel stood calmly, his A-Grade [Voidwalk] making him a mere distortion in the shadows, as the essences of the fallen flowed towards him, drawn by the irresistible vortex of his Tier 2 [Soul Assimilation].
First, the beasts. The Silver-Horned Rhino, despite its D-Grade potential and being only Level 12, had clearly been a powerhouse of vitality.
Its essence surged into Daniel, a wave of raw, grounding strength.
[Soul Assimilation successful on Creature: Silver-Horned Rhino (Level 12).]
[Gain: Strength +105, Vitality +178, Adaptability +32.]
[Combat EXP Gained: 600!]
[Level 6 : 1196/2800 EXP]
[Assimilation Charge Consumed (29/30 Remaining).]
Next, the Silver-Green Sand Beast, Level 11, its essence carrying a surprising nimbleness despite its burrowing nature.
[Soul Assimilation successful on Creature: Silver-Green Sand Beast (Level 11).]