Floating Island - Triple S Talent

Chapter 305  Cosmic Blink

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[You have entered (Stone Antlion Island)] [Please be cautious of the island's inhabitants, as they will mark you as an enemy.] A system warning appeared before Lein's eyes. He frowned, surprised by the notification's sudden appearance. "Is this a new system development?" he wondered silently. At a glance, the system seemed more informative and personal than before.

However, he set aside his curiosity for now. His eyes turned toward the swarm of monsters beginning to approach, surrounding him in an organized formation. In front of him, massive creatures with oval-shaped bodies and long, clawed legs stomped the ground. They were a horde of Hell Antlions - Warriors, C-class monsters with attributes substantial enough, even for creatures at Level 30. [Hell Antlion - Warrior] -Level: 30 -Attributes: 2875 STR, 2398 INT, 2125 AGI, 2950 RES -Abilities: (Abyssal Sand Trap), (Dust Barrage), (Burrow Ambush) (Abyssal Sand Trap): Quickly digs a trap in the ground, pulling enemies toward the center and reducing their movement speed by 50% for five seconds.

(Dust Barrage): Fires sharp sand to strike enemies, dealing damage based on INT with a 25% chance to blind the target for three seconds. (Burrow Ambush): Burrows underground to launch a surprise attack from below, dealing high damage with a 35% chance to cause a "stun" effect for two seconds. Among the swarm, Lein noticed several antlions with striking red-striped abdomens. [Hell Antlion - Sentinel] -Level: 30 -Attributes: 3575 STR, 3763 INT, 3335 AGI, 3250 RES -Abilities: (Abyssal Sand Trap), (Dust Barrage), (Burrow Ambush) Looking at the swarm, Lein simply smiled faintly. He didn't care about their details at the moment. His main focus was testing the power of his new gloves. Without rushing, Lein raised his sword. His first slash was casual, without utilizing the dream energy characteristic of his attacks. [Congratulations, you have defeated (Hell Antlion - Warrior). NO EXP.] [Congratulations, you have defeated (Hell Antlion - Sentinel). NO EXP.] [Congratulations, you have defeated...] Notifications kept pouring in, their sounds echoing like chimes in Lein's ears. However, what astonished him wasn't the sheer number of notifications, but what was happening around him. As his sword struck the first target, a radiant white energy burst from his body. The energy expanded, forming a rapidly growing circle. Its radius kept increasing, annihilating everything it touched. The air vibrated, and a low rumbling sound accompanied the circle of light sweeping across the entire swarm of monsters around him. Lein stood tall in the center of the destruction he had wrought. The ground around him was now empty, cleared of monsters within a 10-kilometer radius. The corpses of the antlions lay motionless on the ground, their bodies charred and lifeless. A faint smell of burning lingered in the air. "Truly terrifying," Lein muttered, his eyes fixed on the fading circle of light. That was just one slash, he thought. Just one. What would happen if every slash produced the same effect? He smiled, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction. "Not bad," he said with a tone of enthusiasm. This attack might not affect creatures above his level, but having such a versatile power would be incredibly useful in certain situations. And he knew the time would come. Having finished testing the gloves' abilities, Lein lifted his foot slightly. In an instant, he stomped the ground with immense force. Boom! BOOM! The monster-infested antlion island was obliterated in a flash, a tremendous explosion tearing through the ground and destroying everything on it. Rocks flew into the air, dust billowed high, and within seconds, the place was reduced to an empty expanse, with only fragments of soil scattering like ashes.

Lein stood in the middle of the devastation, looking on with satisfaction at the destructive power he had just unleashed. "All right, let's check out the other equipment," he muttered casually, yet with a hint of curiosity. He extended his hand, and a light appeared, manifesting a pair of boots with a bright blue aura in front of him. The boots had an elegant design; waves of light along the soles seemed to flow like shimmering water under the sun. On the side of the boots, a lightning symbol was intricately carved, exuding an impression of unstoppable power. Lein observed for a moment before reading the item's description. (Boots - Lightstride Greaves) -Level: 150 -Attributes: AGI 20K, RES 16K -Ability: (Cosmic Blink) The wearer can shift between dimensions within cosmic light, traveling up to 1,000 kilometers instantly. Each teleportation leaves residual light energy along the path that explodes, dealing 1,000% light damage to enemies within a 100-meter radius of the teleportation path. - (Additional Effect): Increases the wearer's movement speed by 500% for 10 seconds after teleportation. - Cooldown: 10 seconds "Cosmic Blink…" he murmured in awe. He gazed at the boots more seriously. The ability to teleport as far as 1,000 kilometers in an instant? Even for Lein, this felt incredibly special. Indeed, he already had teleportation abilities, but instantaneous movement like this would be immensely advantageous in battles requiring high-speed maneuvers. Without hesitation, Lein immediately put on the boots. As soon as they were secured, a warm, bright light emanated, forming subtle patterns that harmonized with the gloves on his hands. The radiant glow of the two items seemed to communicate, acknowledging Lein as their rightful owner. Lein glanced around, ensuring his current position. With a calm breath, he attempted to activate the Cosmic Blink ability. Sashhh… Before he could fully grasp how the skill worked, his body had already shifted 1,000 kilometers in an instant. Lein froze for a moment, his eyes darting back toward where he had been. "Wuoh…" he murmured in amazement. The air around him still felt warm from the residual energy. He turned to look at his teleportation path, faintly noticing the remnants of a light energy explosion that had scorched the surrounding area. "So fast… it's as if these boots can read my thoughts," Lein remarked with a small laugh. Joy radiated from his face, like a child discovering a new toy. "This equipment truly aligns with my core power," Lein thought. A small smile appeared on his face as he recalled Hanes, the one who had given him the chest containing this equipment. "Hanes was wise to give me this set," he muttered again, half in praise and half in recollection of Hanes' seemingly perfect decision.