MTLNOVEL Chapter 106: Showdown with the Lich
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Dabi stood amidst the carnage, his chest rising and falling in a steady rhythm as the dust settled.
The remains of the Dulahans lay scattered across the battlefield, their once fearsome presence reduced to nothing more than piles of rusted armor and ashes.
He wiped the sweat from his brow, though the real battle had only just begun.
The undead world trembled again, more violently this time. Dabi knew what was coming.
He could feel the oppressive aura of the Lich growing stronger by the second. The final boss had taken notice, and it was making its way toward him.
"Time to end this."
He checked his status briefly to gauge his remaining strength.
His mana reserves were still holding steady at 900 out of 1500, and his endurance had barely been touched thanks to the Mana Control skill.
His Elemental Master ability still hummed with power, ready to be unleashed.
System Notification:
Name: Dabi (Level 94)
Class: Sovereign of Space (Mythical Class)
Strength: 124
Agility: 120
Endurance: 120 Find exclusive stories on empire
Intelligence: 100
Mana: 900 / 1500
Memory: 100
The ground cracked open as an enormous skeletal hand emerged from the earth. Dabi's eyes narrowed, his grip on his sword tightening.
The Lich was summoning itself, and the air around Dabi grew heavier with each second.
A dark, rotting figure slowly rose from the ground, its tattered black robes swirling around it like shadows, its bony face hidden beneath the hood.
Hollow, glowing blue eyes stared at Dabi, brimming with malevolent intelligence.
The Lich stood taller than any creature Dabi had faced so far, towering over him with its staff of bone and steel in hand.
The moment its gaze met Dabi's, the temperature of the dimension seemed to drop even further.
Lich : (Undead Summoner, High-Level Boss)
Level: 150
Magic Power: Undead Summoning, Necrotic Magic, Mana Drain
"So, you've finally come out," Dabi muttered, cracking his neck.
The Lich spoke in a language Dabi didn't understand, its voice echoing in the air like a thousand whispers.
The ground beneath them quivered as the Lich lifted its staff and slammed it down, causing waves of dark magic to surge through the earth.
From the soil erupted an army of skeletons, ghouls, and undead knights, forming a protective barrier between Dabi and the Lich.
Dabi grinned. "More fodder."
With a flick of his wrist, he summoned Fen, Whity, and Nyx back to his side.
The wolves materialized from thin air, their growls vibrating through the ground as they prepared to charge.
"Time for the real fight."
Dabi raised his sword and unleashed his Elemental Master ability. A storm of fire, lightning, and wind erupted around him, tearing through the skeletons like paper.
Each swing of his blade was accompanied by blasts of elemental magic, incinerating the lesser undead instantly. But for every skeleton he destroyed, two more took its place.
The Lich hadn't even moved yet, merely standing at the back of its army, watching with cold detachment as its minions tried to overwhelm Dabi.
"I don't have time for this," Dabi muttered.
He summoned his Dimension Master skill again, opening a rift in space.
The rift expanded, pulling dozens of undead into the void and erasing them from existence. Still, the undead kept coming, their numbers seemingly endless.
"Then let's cut straight to the source."
Dabi activated Phantom Steps, his body blurring as he weaved through the horde.
He leaped into the air, his sword glowing with mana as he aimed straight for the Lich's head. But before he could land a blow, the Lich raised its staff, summoning a barrier of dark energy.
Dabi's sword collided with the barrier, sending a shockwave through the battlefield. The force of the impact pushed him back, his feet skidding across the ground.
"That's a strong defense," he muttered.
The Lich finally moved, raising its staff high. The ground beneath Dabi glowed with necrotic energy, and he barely had time to jump away as black tendrils shot up from the earth, trying to ensnare him.
Dabi's eyes narrowed. "So, that's how you want to play."
He gathered his mana and activated Insight+ and Quick Analysis+, focusing on the Lich's movements.
The Lich was slow but methodical, each swing of its staff accompanied by deadly precision. It wasn't going to be easy to break through that defense.
"Fine, then," Dabi muttered. "I'll bring out the big guns."
With a wave of his hand, Dabi summoned Summon Wolf Pack once more, but this time, he poured even more mana into the summoning.
Fen, Whity, and Nyx emerged with even greater power, their forms larger and more imposing than before.
"Go!" he commanded.
The wolves charged toward the Lich, their fangs gleaming as they tore through the undead army.
Fen lunged at the Lich's barrier, his massive jaws snapping at the shield. Whity and Nyx flanked the Lich, distracting it with lightning-fast attacks.
The Lich raised its staff again, sending a wave of necrotic energy toward the wolves. But they were too fast.
Fen dodged to the side while Nyx and Whity struck from behind, their claws glowing with mana as they slashed at the Lich's defenses.
Dabi used the opening to move in again. This time, he activated his Mana Control, channeling all of his remaining mana into his sword. The blade glowed with an intense blue light, crackling with power.
With a shout, Dabi swung his sword down, the sheer force of the blow breaking through the Lich's barrier.
The barrier shattered like glass, and for the first time, the Lich staggered back, its hollow eyes glowing brighter in anger.
"Now!" Dabi shouted.
Fen leaped at the Lich, his jaws locking onto the Lich's skeletal arm. The Lich howled in pain, its voice echoing through the undead world.
Nyx and Whity attacked from both sides, their claws tearing into the Lich's robes, leaving gashes in its bony form.
Dabi didn't waste any time. He activated Dimension Master again, opening another rift in space directly beneath the Lich. The Lich's glowing eyes widened in realization as the rift began to pull it in.
But the Lich wasn't going down without a fight.
With a desperate swing of its staff, it sent a pulse of dark energy through the ground. The pulse exploded outward, knocking Dabi and the wolves back.
The Lich's form hovered above the rift, resisting the pull of the dimensional tear.
"You're not escaping," Dabi growled.
He charged forward, his sword glowing with mana once again. The Lich raised its staff to block, but Dabi was faster.
He struck the staff with all his strength, shattering it into pieces. The Lich let out a deafening scream as its power began to fade.
Dabi didn't stop. He plunged his sword into the Lich's chest, piercing its glowing core.
The Lich's scream grew louder before it finally fell silent. Its body disintegrated into ash, leaving only its shattered staff behind.
The battle was over.
System Notification:
High-Level Dimension Gate Cleared!
Reward: 1,000,000 EXP Points, Mystery Item, Skill Evolution Card
Dabi sheathed his sword and let out a breath he didn't realize he was holding.
The undead world around him began to fade, and soon he found himself back in Darkwood Forest, the portal behind him sealing shut.
The fight had been long and grueling, but it was worth it.
He checked his status again, grinning as he saw his new level:
Name: Dabi (Level 110)
Class: Sovereign of Space
(Mythical Class)
With a satisfied nod, Dabi turned and began his journey back home. but now, he was stronger than ever.
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