Caw! Caw!
The crows perched on the large tree in the Burial Grounds courtyard flapped their wings and flew up, emitting harsh, unpleasant cries from their mouths.
The sound was like a warning.
The Hungry Dead and Dark Rogues armed with bows, who had been surrounding the large tree, rushed towards the uninvited guests who had stepped into their territory.
"Be careful of Blood Raven's Freezing Arrow and Fire… Flame… Arrow!"
Yang Tao, who was at the very front, hadn't even finished speaking when an arrow, glowing with an ice-blue light, pierced through the monster army and accurately embedded itself in his body.
-5
This damage was quite alarming; Yang Tao's equipment had already been updated and replaced, and he even had two unique items.
To lose 5 HP after being shot by an arrow was quite something. If it had been a Fire Arrow, it would have caused at least eight or nine points of damage. How could he possibly withstand that?
Yang Tao's body glowed a faint blue, and a thin layer of frost even appeared on his clothes.
"Blood Raven… is mine. You handle the other minions. Don't be stingy with potions; drink them when you need to."
With that, Yang Tao himself pulled out a light healing potion and a yellow thawing potion from his backpack and poured them into his mouth.
Thawing Potion: Can quickly remove the effects of freezing spells. You also gain +50 Cold Resist and +10 to maximum Cold Resist for 30 seconds.
The drop rate was extremely low, but now was the time for it to come in handy.
A warm current spread through his body, and the effects of the freeze instantly disappeared. Yang Tao, wielding his staff, charged towards the red and white figure.
Blood Raven, originally named Moreina, was a core member of the Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye, just like Akara. She was a hero who defeated Diablo in Diablo 1.
However, in the story of the subsequent Diablo 2, she became a servant of the forces of Hell.
Most of the heroes from Diablo 1 did not have a good ending...
Before she was corrupted by Andariel, the Queen of Pain, she was one of the most outstanding Rogue archers of the Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye, if not the most outstanding.
The sound of bowstrings constantly rang out, and arrows transformed into streaks of afterimages, continuously flying towards Yang Tao. Their speed was so great that even Yang Tao couldn't completely dodge them.
The good news, however, was that the distance between them was constantly closing.
Another light healing potion was poured down his throat. According to Wind and his explanation, these potions could be drunk consecutively to increase health recovery speed.
However, no one would be so extravagant unless absolutely necessary.
"Don't run, leave your life behind!"
Upon hearing him, Blood Raven's completely mutated face seemed to reveal a sneer, and she raised her longbow, sending an arrow imbued with frosty power flying towards Yang Tao's face.
Seeing this, Yang Tao immediately performed a very practical 'lazy donkey roll' on the stone-paved path, dodging Blood Raven's Freezing Arrow.
And closing the distance between them.
Seeing this, Blood Raven raised her longbow, and three Hungry Dead crawled out from underground.
Yang Tao, who was already prepared, likewise threw out two corpses.
"Raise Skeleton!"
If you can summon, so can I.
"Magnify Damage!"
The power of the curse descended upon the Hungry Dead, while Yang Tao took out a bursting potion from his backpack and forcefully threw it at Blood Raven.
Bang.
A small section of Blood Raven's HP bar above her head decreased. After being attacked, the monster took off running, and Yang Tao quickly pursued her.
Fortunately, his speed was slightly faster than Blood Raven's.
Bang, he swung his staff at her horned head. Blood Raven's body merely stumbled and then she prepared to continue kiting. How could Yang Tao let her have her way?
He directly lunged, tackling her to the ground.
Blood Raven's voluptuous body distorted constantly. If it were just from behind, it would indeed be fine, but her face from the front made it impossible to accept such intimate movements.
Yang Tao swung his staff, smashing it fiercely against Blood Raven's head, the thudding sounds incessant.
Similarly, Blood Raven also clutched an arrow and fiercely stabbed Yang Tao's body.
For a time, the two were engaged in a lively game of 'You stab me, I hit you.' Blood Raven's health was much higher than Yang Tao's, so if this continued, Yang Tao naturally wouldn't be able to last.
But Yang Tao could use potions.
While striking Blood Raven, he took out bottle after bottle of light healing potions and poured them into his mouth, even having time to say some trash talk.
"Running? Can you escape? Today, I'll show you what a big stick is!"
A few Hungry Dead appeared around Yang Tao's body; they were Blood Raven's summons, but before they could interrupt the 'game' between the two, two pitch-black Wither Skeletons, wielding stone swords, rushed over and drew their aggro.
Without outside interference.
The stalemate between Yang Tao and Blood Raven became even more intense, especially as Blood Raven's body distorted constantly, like a snake, making her difficult to catch.
Seeing this, Yang Tao could only use all his might to control Blood Raven.
As the final blow landed.
Blood Raven's body instantly tensed, and a soul radiating brilliant light floated out from Blood Raven's corrupted body.
Then, a large amount of lightning flew out from the soul. These lightning bolts passed through Yang Tao's body but did not cause him any damage.
However, those Hungry Dead were instantly killed upon touching the lightning. Soon, apart from Yang Tao and his companions, there were no other standing presences in the courtyard.
"Thank you…"
A faint voice sounded from Blood Raven's soul, and then she was pulled towards the Nether by the power of the curse, preparing for her next resurrection.
But Yang Tao's voice rang in her ears.
"Just a thank you? That won't do…"
Blood Raven only felt a special power appear out of thin air, enveloping her soul. At the same time, the connection between the Nether and her soul was severed.
Just as Yang Tao was about to 'pocket' Blood Raven's soul, a mysterious sense of being watched came from the sky.
Looking up, the previously thick clouds had turned blood-red, and a green mist appeared out of thin air. Everything around was instantly engulfed by this mist.
"Brother, be careful! This fog has…"
Wind hadn't finished speaking when he collapsed to the ground, losing his life. Sia was about to rush over to check on him, but she too fell to the ground, losing her life.
"How dare you steal the soul from my grasp…"
A voice echoed from all directions, and an illusory figure appeared out of thin air, gradually solidifying.
Yang Tao immediately recognized the identity of the other party:
Andariel, the Queen of Pain.
The Queen of Pain is a spider-like demon, dressed in an ancient, tattered Victorian-style gown and headdress.
She has three pairs of unique legs and a pair of sharp spikes in front.
Her legs are made of soft flesh rather than an exoskeleton, so they do not resemble the legs of any insect, but rather the legs of a plump woman.
Black stockings cover her calves, adorned with intricate golden demonic patterns.
Her abdomen, though soft, is protected by ribs that extend to her tail end.
At the end of her abdomen is a spinneret, which can spray a very sticky web, making unsuspecting victims inescapable.
Additionally, very unusually, are the openings on her abdomen. She can throw dangerous, highly toxic projectiles at enemies through them.
HP 120,000 / 120,000.
According to the setting, this should only be a clone of Andariel, the Queen of Pain.
Her main body should not be able to easily reach the Sanctuary world like this, after all, a famous and named entity like her is under the surveillance of the angels.
Yang Tao turned to look at the three fallen bodies on the ground, a smile appearing on his face, as if mocking, yet also as if he was happy.
"Originally, I wanted to go have a chat with the Countess, but since you delivered yourself to my doorstep, I won't pretend anymore…"
The Last Sword in hand, his body instantly appeared beside Andariel, and he simply and unpretentiously thrust forward.
"Goodbye!"