The moment Noah's spell landed, the result was cataclysmic.
A massive explosion of raw energy tore through the Minotaur Warlord's colossal body. Over thirty million damage points erupted across its health bar like a death sentence.
"I am the first commander under the great Demon Go—"
The creature's guttural roar was abruptly cut off, its mocking speech silenced. The towering boss had only managed to claw halfway out of the molten rift when its health bar was obliterated in a single strike.
The Minotaur Warlord had been registered as Level 450, an insurmountable gap for ordinary players. But against Noah's overwhelming combo of Judgment and Sanction, the number meant nothing. Its endless health bar—long enough to almost overflow Noah's screen—instantly emptied.
"Impossible… you're only Level 1. How… how could you one-shot me?!"
Its deep eyes widened in disbelief as its gigantic frame trembled. It had finally realized the truth.
"You… you are Demon-Slayer!"
But recognition brought no salvation. Its massive body collapsed backward into the sea of molten rock, the disbelief and fury in its eyes freezing into a final moment of unwillingness.
High above, Noah lowered his staff, his lips curving into a cold smirk. "Lesson learned? Next time, skip the dramatic speech and get to the fight. You're not a stage actor—you're just target practice."
Then his smirk widened, twisting into something almost manic. "Although… unfortunately for you, there won't be a next time."
The Land of Divine Punishment had always been regarded as a holy place by humanity. To others, it was a nightmare. To Noah, it was a proving ground—a place where only humans could resurrect endlessly, while their enemies had but one life to lose.
"No! No!!"
The Minotaur's anguished cries echoed as it sank deeper into the molten abyss. Just when its head was the last thing visible, its lifeless eyes suddenly ignited with a pair of crimson, unnatural flames.
"Look at me."
The voice was not the Minotaur's. It was something else. Cold. Merciless. Inhuman.
Noah's body jolted. His entire being shuddered as though pierced through the soul. His surroundings twisted—the moonlit battlefield was swallowed in a suffocating sea of scarlet light.
The entire Elf Ancient Battlefield transformed into a blood-red apocalypse. The ground split, the sky wept crimson, and ear-piercing wails resounded endlessly, gnawing at the edges of his sanity.
"You… are the Demon God?" Noah whispered through gritted teeth. The crushing weight on his chest nearly suffocated him, yet his eyes burned not with fear—but with excitement.
There was no reply.
Only those two blood-red eyes, staring at him from the void. Staring so deeply that Noah felt as if even his bones had been stripped bare, his entire existence dissected.
Then, finally, a voice. Emotionless. Piercing. Absolute.
"I will find you."
The words reverberated in his skull like a curse.
The red glow vanished. The battlefield returned to its ashen silence. The suffocating aura lifted. The Minotaur Warlord's remains dissolved into the molten rift, vanishing completely.
"Hah…" Noah exhaled, then grinned, baring his teeth. "Find me? Then come. I'll be waiting."
And with a raised middle finger aimed at the abyss, he made his message clear: he wasn't afraid. Not even of gods.
Because within the Land of Divine Punishment, his identity was veiled by supreme authority. Even the Demon God Himself could not pierce through that shroud.
"What's there to be afraid of?" Noah muttered, his lips curling into a fearless smile.
Once he steadied his breathing, he opened his interface to check his rewards. Defeating the Minotaur Warlord had granted him three treasures.
[Rewards Obtained]
Attribute Pills × 5000
Eternal Elf's Blessing
Skill Replica Lv1
"Five thousand attribute pills? Now that's generous!" Noah's laughter echoed in the silent battlefield. This was the reason he'd aimed for this hidden map in the first place.
Distributing them evenly would mean a flat +1000 boost across all stats. But Noah wasn't interested in balance—he was interested in dominance. He dumped all 5000 points into Constitution.
The results were instant.
[Status Panel]
ID: Demon-Slayer
Level: 1
Class: First Advancement—Divine Fury Mage (Subclass: Warrior)
Talents: Tenfold Absorption (S), Otherworldly Hero (SSS), Child of Destiny (SSS)… Void Rift (SSS)
HP: 184,000 / 239,500
MP: 12,100 / 12,100
Attack: 2,152
Magic Power: 3,890
Defense: 6,076
Magic Defense: 1,515
Speed: 1,237
Luck: MAX
Charm: MAX
Equipment: Asura Sword, Blood Dawn Staff, Windstride Armor Set
Skills: Judgment Lv2, Sanction Lv2, Purify Lv1, Asura Slash Lv1, Radiant Flash Lv1, Fireball Lv1, Flame Cataclysm Lv1, Divine Domain Lv1, Summon Deity Lv1, Twin Shadows Lv1, Skill Replica Lv1
[Attributes]
Constitution: 6442
Spirit: 1110
Strength: 1110
Intelligence: 1110
Agility: 1177
Noah's grin widened. "Now that's what I call perfection."
His defense had now surpassed his offense. With this kind of monstrous durability, even players under Level 500 would find it almost impossible to pierce his defenses.
He then examined the second reward.
[Eternal Elf's Blessing:
As gratitude for your aid in the Ancient Battlefield, the Elf King has bestowed upon you a permanent buff.
+200 Strength, +200 Agility. Restores 1% of maximum MP per second.]
"Perfect. Goodbye mana potions."
The practical value made him chuckle. A single potion that restored 2000 MP cost at least 50 gold—around 5000 yuan in real-world terms. With this buff, his savings could rival an empire.
Finally, his eyes fell on the last reward, blazing with excitement.
[Skill Replica Lv1 (SSS-Tier): Replicate one skill of S-rank or higher from your target. Chance of failure, chance of permanent acquisition. Cooldown: 2 hours. No cost.]
"This… this is insane!" Noah's voice trembled with laughter. "I can even copy skills now? And if I'm lucky, they'll be mine forever!"
Luck. That was his domain. And in his mind, luck always belonged to him.
Suppressing his eagerness, he exited the Elf Ancient Battlefield. But just as his surroundings shifted, the skies above darkened.
A piercing announcement rang out across the world:
[World Announcement]
"Player [Demon-Slayer] has defeated the Minotaur Warlord…
Warning: System has been invaded by an unknown force. Emergency maintenance will begin in 5 seconds. Please exit the Land of Divine Punishment immediately."
"Countdown: 5… 4…"