"Its ’record’ ability... perhaps it can..."
This was an adventure, you could even call it a gamble, but in the face of the current predicament, Ron had no choice.
He temporarily lifted the "Boiling Blood" state, even deliberately weakening his actions, allowing the monster to pull him closer.
Close proximity was a prerequisite for the "record" ability, and it had to be face-to-face. It was a risky move, but if it succeeded...
The monster seemed to mistakenly think Ron had given up resisting and more recklessly pulled him toward its terrifying giant mouth.
When the distance shortened to less than three meters, the giant mouth opened and closed again, preparing to emit that deadly ravings.
Now is the moment! Ron’s heart stirred, and he instantly activated the record ability of Thousand Transformations.
[Record Activation]
[Target: Ravings]
The monster’s ravings arrived as expected, penetrating directly into Ron’s mind:
"Zzzz... Klu... Nyag... Rotp..."
This time, after mental resistance, he allowed Thousand Transformations to fully record the sound wave pattern and energy structure.
The mental pain remained, as if countless fine needles were piercing his brain at the same time, but Ron gritted his teeth and held on, waiting for the moment the record was completed.
[Record Completed]
[Release will consume 1% energy]
The opportunity has come! Ron immediately used Thousand Transformations to release the just-recorded ravings.
The sound wave, using his spiritual power as a medium, layered together, forming a peculiar resonance effect.
"Zzzz... Klu... Nyag... Rotp..."
The same ravings, emitted from Ron, surprisingly resonated with the monster.
The monster visibly froze, the active tentacles suddenly stiffened, as if receiving contradictory instructions.
Its giant mouth hung half-open, seemingly not expecting its weapon to be used by the enemy.
This brief chaos gave Ron a chance to catch his breath.
Through the dual-enhanced special vision of "Extraordinary Recognition" and "Insight," Ron observed the monster at close range, discovering an anomaly at the center of its body:
There seemed to be some kind of core hidden there, flickering with faint light as the ravings were emitted.
"Found it!" Ron’s spirits lifted, a hint of hope rising in his heart.
He immediately mobilized the remaining bloodline power inside his body.
[Boiling Blood] trait was activated again, the blood in his veins simmering like molten lava, providing him with one last surge of explosive strength.
At the same time, he condensed the "Ring of Brilliance" to its utmost, the golden-red flames on the sword blade becoming increasingly solid.
Ron precisely controlled the release direction and timing of the recorded ravings, creating a perfect reverse against the opponent’s ravings.
This phenomenon is called "destructive interference" — two completely opposite waveforms overlapping would cancel each other out, creating a zone of silence.
And during this brief moment of "silence," the monster’s energy field showed unprecedented chaos.
Its whole body trembled slightly, like a machine suddenly losing its control program.
This was the flaw Ron had been waiting for!
He suddenly exerted force, breaking free from the already slackened tentacle restraints, launching himself like an arrow from a bowstring.
The sword blade in his hand drew an arc, aimed directly at the core deep within the giant mouth.
—Dawn Cross·Overlimit!
With a low shout, he poured all his spiritual power and bloodline power into this final strike.
The brightness of the light flame instantly increased several folds, almost blindingly dazzling.
The sword blade, carrying light and fire, accurately sliced into the giant mouth, piercing through the mass of black matter, striking directly at the core.
"Buzz——"
A sound, akin to an explosion on a mental level, erupted in the consciousness space, and Ron felt a powerful recoil force send him flying backward.
He spun a few times in the air before steadying himself, immediately assuming a defensive posture, watching vigilantly for the monster’s reaction.
The monster let out a heartrending howl, all its tentacles and spikes trembling violently, spasming as if electrocuted.
A large amount of black liquid began to surge out of its giant mouth, and upon contacting the void, instantly evaporating into wisps of dark smoke.
Finally, as the core completely shattered, the monster’s entire body began to collapse, rapidly disintegrating from the center outward into countless dark particles, dissipating into the void.
Ron panted heavily, his spiritual power and bloodline power nearly exhausted, yet he remained in a highly alert stance.
With the complete disappearance of the monster, this dark starry sky also gradually faded, the light becoming softer, and the colors of the stars restoring their previous splendor.
The familiar consciousness space from meditation was re-forming, those stars running along specific trajectories reappearing.
"I... won?" He was somewhat incredulous, but then a wave of unprecedented accomplishment surged in his heart.
This wasn’t an ordinary battle; it was a true transcendence.
He defeated a powerful enemy in the most perilous environment, almost as if escaping death.
The satisfaction from this victory far surpassed any previous success.
A series of prompts appeared in his consciousness at this moment:
His consciousness, under such extreme pressure, seemed to undergo a wondrous qualitative change.
[Experience Points for "Star Eater’s Ravings" (Proficient) + 10]
[Current Progress: "Star Eater’s Ravings" (Proficient 209/300)]
[Absorbed special soul energy, Thousand Transformations charge + 10%]
[Current Progress: 24%/100%]
[New Record Ability: Ravings]
These prompts made Ron’s eyes light up.
He hadn’t expected the trial to not only bring an increase in meditation experience points but also charge for Thousand Transformations, and even record a new ability!