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nAs the Stellar Realm unfolded, Howard’s very form began to glow with an ethereal light, surrounded by a myriad of twinkling stars.

nFrom a distance, he resembled a deity which was radiant and majestic.

nNot only that, but under the enhancement of the Stellar Realm’s powers, the peculiar attributes of the monstrous creatures were significantly suppressed.

nHoward, too, received a bolstering in strength.

nIn this exchange of power, the gap between his abilities and those of the monsters widened dramatically.

nThe Celestial Descent shone with a brilliant light, each meteor that fell not only inflicted substantial damage upon the monsters but also burst open like a firework, obstructing their view with its dazzling display.

nParticularly when three meteors struck, the creatures were bound by the starlight, rendered immobile on the spot.

n“Run now!”

nAs the eerie monsters were subdued by Howard, the remaining awakened beings snapped to their senses and scrambled to flee.

nUpon witnessing this, Howard’s pupils contracted sharply.

nAccording to Atael, these monsters seemed to possess a peculiar Power of Law – as long as they remained unseen by humans, they could instantly teleport behind their target.

nEven though Howard was facing the monsters, his vision was obscured by the flames and the explosive brilliance of the starlight.

nIndeed, as expected, even though they were in a controlled state, as soon as no human eyes were upon them, they could rupture the very fabric of space and perform a Space Jump.

nYes, the Space Jump!

nFor it was explicitly stated in Howard’s skills – once hit by the arrows transformed from the stars, the target should be immobilized.

nTo shift their position while being unable to move could only be achieved by a Space Jump!

nFortunately, even after performing a Space Jump, they remained immobilized, under a control that rendered them unable to move or act.

nThus, they posed no threat to the humans, merely flickering in and out of existence behind them.

nAt this moment, Maithus, leading a group of close-combat specialists, charged into the fray.

nA swift glance revealed a scene of horror: bodies and blood strewn across the ground, alongside the relentless burning flames.

nThey couldn’t help but inhale sharply, exclaiming in shock and disbelief, “What the **?! How could so many have perished?” 𝑖𝘦.𝑐𝘰𝘮

n“Terrifying!”

n“Don’t just stand there in shock, let’s move in quickly!”

n“Remember, when you encounter those monsters, keep a close watch on them. Also, we must stand in rows, ensuring there is always someone behind you!”

nWith these words, Howard, brandishing his wand, conjured a fierce, cold air.

nThe chilling breeze, swirling into existence, howled as it surged forward.

nUpon contact with the flames, the cold air was instantly melted by the intense heat, transforming into countless droplets of water that fell in succession. 𝑖𝘦.𝑐𝘰𝘮

nPfft, pfft!

nAs the droplets hit the burning flames, a peculiar sound emerged, followed swiftly by plumes of white smoke.

nGradually, the flames began to dim.

nHowever, the fire was so intense that, despite the assault of water, it refused to be extinguished completely.

nSeeing this, Howard hesitated no more and unleashed a powerful skill – Wrath of the Earth!

nGeo energy, known for its supremacy over Pyro, was about to prove its might.

nWhen the wave infused with the potent essence of Geo energy erupted, the already-weakening flames could no longer withstand the pressure.

nThey were immediately extinguished, smothered under the dominating force of the Earth.

nWith the flames extinguished, the full scene was finally laid bare to their eyes.

nOutside the base, a horrifying sight unfolded: hundreds of bizarrely shaped monsters were massacring the group of awakened.

nThe ground was littered with thousands of corpses.

nIn some areas, the remains were piled so high they formed small mounds.

nThe pungent scent of blood hung heavy in the air, assaulting the senses.

nWitnessing this scene, the students couldn’t help but tremble, rage boiling in their hearts.

nThe thought of thousands of their kin slaughtered in such a manner was unbearable for any sane person.

nThis feeling assaulted the minds of every student present.

nAt that moment, the control period of Celestial Descent came to an end.

nThe massacre by the monsters resumed.

nTheir hands, sharp as blades, crossed and slashed with ferocity, emitting blood-red blade lights.

nThese lights, infused with astounding power, instantly tore the bodies of the awakened into halves.

nSome monsters, confronting the surviving awakened head-on, underwent a grotesque transformation.

nTheir heads sprouted rows of blood-red, razor-sharp teeth, which they used to bite through the survivors’ bodies, letting the blood flow into their mouths.

n“Cursed creatures!”

n“Such vicious monsters! Brothers, attack, let’s annihilate them!”

nUpon seeing this, the students could no longer contain themselves.

nGripping their weapons, they charged into battle.

nOf course, they all firmly remembered Howard’s instructions and kept their eyes fixed intently on the bizarre monsters.

nEven when multiple monsters targeted them, each student focused on one.

nWhen other monsters flickered behind them, their companions at the back played a crucial role.

nIndeed, it wasn’t necessary for the individual themselves to watch the monsters; as long as someone’s gaze caught them, their Space Jump ability was nullified.

nHoward had already analyzed their specific attributes.

nKnown as Sneaky Murderers, their level was around LV35, not much higher than the students. In a direct combat situation, there was no need to worry.

nWhen these monsters transformed into beings with only two rows of blood-colored teeth on their heads, the awakened would slam their shields down on them, causing them to reel in confusion.

nHoward continuously unleashed skills – fireballs, Frost Arrow Spells, and many others, bombarding the Sneaky Murderers like a relentless stream, sending them flying.

nHowever, their numbers were simply too many!

nMoreover, their HP was not low, and even Howard didn’t have the ability to kill them instantly.

nIf it weren’t for Maithus and the others charging quickly and drawing some of the Sneaky Murderers away, Howard might not have been able to prevent the massacre of the awakened.

nEventually, Howard went all out, deploying every wide-range AOE skill he had, barring those above SS-level.

nIn a short while, some Sneaky Murderers finally fell at the hands of Howard and his companions.

nAt that moment, the attention of the group of Sneaky Murderers was finally drawn towards them.

n“Roar!”

nDeep, angry growls resonated continuously as hundreds of Sneaky Murderers, like wolves lurking in the darkness, only revealed their ghastly green eyes, sizing up Howard and his fellow students.

nUnfortunately for them, Howard and his companions, being top students from a prestigious academy, were not as easily intimidated as the previously massacred awakened.

nAs the group of Sneaky Murderers attempted to encircle and close in on Howard and his team, Abby, Lanas, and other archers deployed their skills.

nThe crisp twang of bowstrings vibrated incessantly, and arrows, glimmering with light, were shot into the air, transforming into a rain of arrows that crisscrossed down from the sky.

nAbby, an elemental archer, lacked AOE skills, but each arrow she released shimmered with different colored lights, each carrying different elements.

nEvery element came with its special effects.

nSome arrows exploded upon impact, others pierced through the bodies, blasting them away or skewering the Sneaky Murderers together.

nThere were also arrows that reduced the attributes of the monsters they hit or inflicted controlling effects on them.

nThe archers were just the first wave!

nSoon after, the second wave of attack from the magi followed.

nGlows and bursts like beads on a string continuously struck the monsters.

nFlames transformed into razor-sharp blades, fiercely slashing, and brown glows shattered the earth, forming huge boulders that heavily smashed down onto the monsters.

nFor a moment, countless Sneaky Murderers were hit by the barrage of skills, scurrying in panic, utterly devoid of any capacity to fight back.

nThey attempted to utilize their Space Jump ability, but to no avail.

nThe students, having immense faith in Howard and being numerous themselves, kept a vigilant watch on one or two monsters each, leaving no room for the creatures to execute their ability.

nAs the Sneaky Murderers continued to fall, Howard switched his weapon to the Soul Nurturer.

nOne magic skill after another, like precision-guided missiles, accurately struck the Sneaky Murderers.

n Ding! Congratulations awakened Howard, you have successfully killed a Sneaky Murderer, awarded 2000 experience points!

n Ding! Congratulations awakened Howard, you have successfully killed a Sneaky Murderer, awarded 2000 experience points!

n Ding! Congratulations awakened Howard…

n …

nThe crisp sound of the system notifications echoed, yet an ominous premonition suddenly surfaced in Howard’s heart.

nEven his heartbeat began to accelerate!

nHoward looked up sharply, but nothing seemed amiss.

nSome Sneaky Murderers were still pursuing the surviving awakened, while the rest were being utterly overpowered by the students, fleeing in disarray.

nWhat could possibly be giving him such an ominous feeling?

nA surge of ominous foreboding instantly tensed Howard.

nHis mind raced with speculation – could there be a BOSS among these monsters?

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