Apocalypse: Everyone Levels Up, I Return to the Time Before the Server Opened - Chapter 7

Chapter 7: Using Slide to Kill the FIrst BOSS!

Ye Qiu relied on his knowledge from his previous life’s strategy guide.

He exploited the weakness of the Lynx Monster — its fear of water.

Time and time again, he waded into the waterways, dodging attacks, and successfully lured the lynx monsters away.

There was a rule in the Trial City: If a monster wasn’t killed, then no new monsters would respawn in its original territory for the rest of the day!

Before long, Ye Qiu returned to the hillside where the lynx monsters had originally roamed.

At a glance, he saw several freshly slain player corpses lying on the ground.

Player corpses also required a full day to despawn.

Sometimes, players would even find multiple instances of their own bodies in one place!

Of course, if a corpse was eaten by a monster, then nothing would be left behind.

Ye Qiu chuckled. “These players… Did they really think that just because I lured away the lynx monsters, this hillside would be completely safe?”

His gaze shifted up the slope.

A massive lynx monster was baring its fangs and gnawing on a player’s corpse!

With a quick use of Heavenly Eye, its information appeared:

[BOSS-Level Monster: Giant Lynx King]

[Level: 10]

[HP: 1000]

[Skill: Dominant Body Attack]

[Preference: All kinds of meat]

Ye Qiu didn’t act recklessly.

He first observed his surroundings and noticed that the player group, originally numbering over ten, had dwindled to just a few stragglers.

Players weren’t fools. They knew this was already a high-level monster zone.

Rather than throwing themselves to their deaths, it was better to find lower-level monsters to fight.

Casual players? They wouldn’t even consider staying here.

There was nothing scenic about this place anyway.

After about half an hour, when no other players were in sight, Ye Qiu crouched low and made his move.

His palm was drenched in sweat as he gripped his longsword.

His mind raced, recalling the strategy guide from his past life about the Giant Lynx King.

“In my previous life, a player did solo-kill this BOSS… but that player was already Level 5. Meanwhile, I’m still a total noob with zero gear!” He hesitated.

“Maybe… I should level up first?”

But then, he clenched his teeth.

Fortune favors the bold!

If a Level 5 player could kill a Level 10 BOSS, then clearly, level didn’t matter!

What mattered was terrain, the lynx’s weakness, and a bit of luck!

Finally, Ye Qiu arrived before the Giant Lynx King.

ROAR!!!

The Giant Lynx King froze for a moment.

Then, it flew into a rage!

A mere human dared to charge straight at it? Courting death!

The next moment, golden light shimmered across the lynx’s entire body.

A glowing aura enveloped it. This was its skill: Dominant Body Attack!

This skill granted it an invincible state, unable to be stunned, knocked back, grabbed, or toppled!

Even when attacked, it would not flinch, nor would its attacks be interrupted!

A truly overpowered skill!

At the same time, Ye Qiu sprang into action. “Now’s my chance!”

It seemed like he had deliberately waited for the lynx to activate its skill.

Whoosh!

Ye Qiu dashed forward.

Just as he was about to collide with the lynx, he dropped low and slid forward!

A slide attack! Yes, a slide attack!

He perfectly executed the same technique used by the player in his past-life strategy guide!

The lynx had already committed to a leaping pounce.

One human, one beast. One above, one below. They narrowly passed by each other!

After landing, Ye Qiu exhaled in excitement.

It worked!

Meanwhile, atop the lynx king’s head, a damage number appeared.

[-12]

On its underside, a fresh sword wound was visible!

HISSS!!!

The lynx king was furious!

I have actually been injured?!

And worse, this human is ridiculously weak!

A mere graze could have instantly killed him.

Yet somehow, this weakling managed to wound me instead?!

The lynx’s golden aura burned even brighter. But Ye Qiu just grinned.

“Looks like this BOSS isn’t too bright.

“Makes sense. If it were smarter, it wouldn’t have been tortured to death by a Level 5 player in my past life.”

From his memories, he recalled a major flaw in the lynx king’s skill.

While in Dominant Body mode, the lynx couldn’t alter an attack once it started. For example, once it began pouncing, it couldn’t change direction mid-air!

Even if it noticed Ye Qiu’s slide attack in time, it couldn’t dodge because it had already committed to the leap!

In other words, its so-called invincibility also made it unable to control itself!

ROAR!

The lynx king lunged again!

Ye Qiu? He slid again!

Once, twice, three times…

The lynx king had a massive 1000 HP.

Fortunately, its defense was average, and this slope terrain was perfect for his strategy!

He had no idea how long he kept attacking, but, like giving it a slow but relentless shave, he left countless sword wounds across the lynx’s body.

Finally…

Awoooo—

With a sorrowful wail, the lynx king’s HP dropped to zero.

It collapsed, utterly humiliated, at Ye Qiu’s feet!

To think that this was a high-ranking Level 10 BOSS, a monster that dominated this world after descending into reality.

And yet, it died such a pitiful death!

Upon its demise, a pile of loot burst forth!

Ye Qiu didn’t even stop to catch his breath.

He grabbed everything in one swift motion, stuffing it all into his inventory!

He refused to make the same mistake as that player from his past life. The one who had killed the Giant Lynx King fought hard, only to be ambushed and robbed immediately after!

Thankfully, the game had just launched.

Most players were still low-level.

This area was filled with high-level monsters, so few players ventured here.

Then…

Ding!

[Your level has increased by 1. HP increased, attributes increased, and you’ve received fixed attribute points.]

Ding!

[Your level has increased by 1…]

Ding!

[Your level has increased by 1…]

After five consecutive level-ups, Ye Qiu had jumped from Level 0 to Level 5!

And that wasn’t all!

Ding!

[Congratulations on slaying the BOSS “Giant Lynx King.” You have earned 10 Reputation Points.]

Ding!

[You are the first player in Trial City to slay a BOSS, earning an additional 100 Reputation Points and 10 Gold Coins.]

Ding!

[As the first player to kill a BOSS, you have the right to announce this achievement three times to the entire Trial City. Would you like to broadcast your glory to all players?]