Novel Full Chapter 106: The Crystal Mist Guardian, The Land of Mist’s Zone Boss
Chapter 106: Chapter 106: The Crystal Mist Guardian, The Land of Mist’s Zone Boss
[Crystal Mist Guardian (Zone Boss)]
[Level: 40]
[Exclusive Talent: Guardian of Mist (B-Level)]
[Combat Power: 122,000]
[Details: The guardian that resides in the “Land of Mist”, slaying anyone who encounters it and taking their souls.]
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The moment the panel finished loading, the figure before Leon and Emilia fully emerged from the swirling fog.
The [Crystal Mist Guardian] stood close to three meters tall, its entire body formed from dense, shifting mist that glimmered faintly like fractured crystal.
Its shape was humanoid, yet distorted, four long arms extended from its torso, two of them gripping massive spears formed from condensed fog and crystal shards.
The other two hands flexed slowly, as if grasping invisible prey.
Its presence alone weighed heavily on the air.
Pressure pressed down on Leon and Emilia’s shoulders, thick and suffocating, making it clear this was not a normal monster.
And yet, neither of them flinched.
Leon calmly raised his sword and staff, his stance steady and relaxed. Emilia stepped to the side, scepter in hand, her expression focused rather than afraid.
They had already decided the outcome.
’The moment [Celestial’s Might] activates, this will be much easier,’ Leon thought with a faint grin. ’Too bad for that thing.’
Without wasting another second, Leon burst forward.
The ground cracked beneath his feet as he accelerated, sword raised high.
Silk Bind!
At the same time, Emilia lifted her scepter and released threads of shining silk toward the guardian.
The silk shot forward in every direction, aiming to wrap around its arms, legs, and torso.
For a brief moment, it looked like it might work.
Then—
“Futile.”
Fwoosh!
The guardian moved. With an almost casual motion, it swung both spears through the air.
The blades sliced cleanly through the silk threads, severing them before they could even tighten.
The silk dissolved into mist the moment it was cut.
“Oh.”
Emilia’s eyes widened slightly.
At that instant, she understood the biggest flaw of her new skill.
[Silk Bind] was powerful, but the threads themselves were fragile.
Against enemies that lacked sharp attacks or precise control, it was devastating. Against an opponent that could cut or burn them… It lost most of its value.
Still, Leon didn’t slow down. He had never planned on relying on that skill anyway.
Slash!
Leon’s sword came down in a powerful arc, aimed directly at the guardian’s torso.
Clang!
The guardian raised one of its spears and blocked the strike effortlessly. The impact sent a shockwave through the mist, rippling outward.
Leon immediately jumped back. He already knew what was supposed to happen next.
And yet, nothing.
“…?”
Leon frowned slightly. [Celestial’s Might] didn’t activate.
’The first condition is met,’ Leon thought quickly. ’That thing is stronger than me. And I clearly attacked it physically… so why?’
No divine pressure erupted to reduce the guardian’s combat power.
For a fraction of a second, doubt crossed his mind, but it vanished just as fast.
Even without it, he believed they could win.
“Come forth, my souls~”
The guardian’s voice echoed unnaturally through the fog as it raised one of its free hands.
Mist surged outward, twisting and compressing until shapes began to form. Humanoid shapes.
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[Soul of Mist]
[Level: 40]
[Exclusive Talent: Mist Puppet (B-Level)]
[Combat Power: 80,000]
[Details: Players who die to the guardian are taken by him as his mist puppets, allowing him to use them.]
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One by one, figures emerged, distorted silhouettes resembling armored players, their faces blank and hollow.
Leon’s expression darkened.
“Watch out,” he warned Emilia as the guardian and its summoned souls advanced. “This thing is stronger than expected.”
Even with a listed combat power of 122,000, its abilities, experience, and summoned minions made it far deadlier than the numbers suggested.
Leon thought fast.
“Get rid of the souls first,” he ordered. “Then focus your spells on the guardian. A few clean hits should finish it.”
Emilia took a sharp breath, steadying herself.
She nodded.
Strength Buff! Speed Buff!
Golden light wrapped around Leon’s body as Emilia enhanced him without hesitation.
Immediately after, she pointed her scepter forward.
DIVINE BEAM!
A golden ray charged for less than a second before exploding forward, cutting through the mist like a blade of light.
“I like it when they struggle~” the guardian laughed.
BOOM!
The beam tore through the summoned souls instantly.
One after another, the [Soul of Mist] figures disintegrated into nothingness, unable to withstand the divine energy.
The beam continued onward, striking the guardian itself and forcing it back slightly.
But unlike everything they had faced so far… It didn’t die.
“Tch.”
The guardian raised its arms.
“Catch this~”
Fwoosh! Fwoosh!
Both spears were hurled through the air with terrifying speed.
Emilia twisted her body and barely avoided the first spear, the weapon passing close enough to tear strands of hair free.
But the second—
BAM!
It struck her shoulder directly. The impact sent Emilia flying backward several meters, her feet skidding across the ground as she struggled to regain balance.
She gasped and looked down. A small wound had formed where the spear hit. Blood seeped out slowly.
“Oh…?”
It wasn’t deep. But it was real.
’I’m so dumb,’ Emilia cursed inwardly. ’Leon warned me.’
Even with her high [Constitution], even with her titles and buffs, she wasn’t invincible.
She could still be hurt. And if she was careless enough… She could lose.
The confidence she had gained after becoming a [Magic Saint] had made her slightly arrogant.
That mistake would not happen again.
Slash!
Leon attacked once more, rushing the guardian head-on.
This time, the guardian extended its two free hands.
Mist Shield!
A translucent barrier of condensed mist formed instantly, blocking Leon’s strike and pushing him back.
Leon slid across the ground but remained upright.
And then—
“NOW!” Leon shouted.
He lifted his staff high. Emilia’s eyes flared with understanding as she raised her scepter again.
SPECTRAL FLAMES!
Ghostly flames erupted and rushed toward the guardian, but instead of attacking directly, they circled around it, forming a burning ring. A prison.
The moment the guardian tried to step forward, the flames hissed violently, reacting to its presence.
“Idiotic attempt,” the guardian roared. “A few more attacks, and you will fall.”
But Leon was already moving.
Powerful Fireball! Storm of Lightning! Blood Beam!
Leon unleashed everything at once.
Fire, lightning, and blood-colored energy surged forward simultaneously, shaking the air with their combined power.
For the first time, the guardian’s expression tightened.
But trapped within the [Spectral Flames], it had no room to dodge.
Mist Shield!
The barrier formed again just in time.
BAM! ZAP!
The spells collided with the shield, shattering it completely.
The explosion rocked the arena, leaving the guardian exposed.
“DIE!”
The guardian hurled both spears again, one toward Leon, the other toward Emilia.
Shadow Slash!
Leon vanished into the shadows, the spear passing harmlessly through empty space.
The guardian froze. And before it could react, Leon appeared behind it.
“We win.”
SLASH!
Darkness surged along Leon’s blade as he struck. The attack pierced straight through the guardian’s defense, tearing through its misty form.
“ARGH—!”
The guardian screamed, trying to retaliate. But Emilia was already casting again as her cooldowns had reset.
DIVINE BEAM!
A final beam of golden light fired instantly, erasing the remaining spear mid-air and slamming directly into the guardian’s head.
The massive figure shuddered once. Then collapsed.
The mist dispersed, fading into nothing.
Ding!
[You have killed “Crystal Mist Guardian (Zone Boss)” and gained 140,000 experience points.]
[100% Drop Rate has triggered…]
Leon didn’t even need to look at his bar. He already knew.
Ding!
[Congratulations, you have leveled up to Level 28 + Level 29 + Level 30!]
[Due to “Heaven’s Blessing”, you have gained 450 points in all attributes and 450 free points to distribute.]
“Perfect,” Leon nodded, genuinely relieved.
They had done it. Even without [Celestial’s Might], they had won.
He would need to understand why it hadn’t activated, but that could wait.
Right now, there was something far more important: the [Stronghold Crystal].
Leon was about to open his [Storage Space] to check for it when—
Ding!
[“Celestial Hand” has activated on “Crystal Mist Guardian”]
[Please choose one of the items dropped:]
[1. Crystal Mist Guardian Essence.]
[2. Stronghold Crystal.]
Leon’s eyes widened. He didn’t even glance at the other items even though there were more below.
“Incredible,” he murmured as he selected the crystal without hesitation.
And then—
CELESTIAL HAND!