Chapter 783: Shinja vs Statham
A few moments ago, Shinja appeared from the portal hall and saw how Bon and Jace carried Sona and brought her to the New Genesis Shelter…
Then, as soon as he left the portal hall, he immediately felt the overwhelming presence of the Vampire Lord…
There was also a scattered battle going on around the shelter, but thankfully, a few figures were working on fixing the barrier and stopping the Vampires from entering the shelter completely.
He noticed how several Warden Units and Elves were shooting at the Vampires to slow down their entry.
On the other hand, those who managed to enter would be faced with the trained Survivors who were backed with Turrets, Ballistae, and flamethrowers.
Furthermore, the Eclipse Domain had Titan-Class Armored APCs that were like a mobile fortress that could also make a small shield to protect the survivors.
Then, they also had Hellfire Gunner Trucks mounted with Flamethrowers.
Finally, the Stormbreaker Tank-Hunters equipped with energy-based railguns were also decimating vampires, including vampire knights…
Still, even after seeing the struggle they were having, Shinja knew that he couldn’t act just yet…
He knew how strong the Vampire Lord was, and if he fought him carelessly, he’d be in trouble.
Perhaps it would be easier to fight the Vampire Lord if he brought three more Legendary Rank warriors with him.
However, for some reason, the Wild Shelter or Wild Necromancers had also started acting up and causing trouble to all other shelters.
Furthermore, they also felt the presence of Vampires around New Genesis Shelter, but they weren’t acting just yet… It was as if they were waiting for something…
He drew a steady breath and began his preparations.
With that in consideration, Shenlong the Legendary Monk, decided to watch their movement for some time and would follow Shinja soon…
‘Why is it taking time?’ Shinja mused as he was actually waiting for something…
Thankfully, before it got dangerous, he felt the blessings or buffs entering his body.
Indeed, he was waiting for the effects of the monuments and others to affect his body…
One of those was the Eclipse Monument’s blessing.
‘This is it…’
He soon felt the “Defender’s Aura” helping him remove any oppressive pressure radiating from the Vampire Lord…
Then, he also got the “Survivor’s Blessing”. Thanks to this, his body felt lighter and faster. Furthermore, his muscles seemed to be swelling with power.
There was also the “Warden’s Oath”. It came from the Monument of Vigilance.
All who defend Eclipse Domain gain an extra layer of resilience, reducing incoming damage by 10%. Its importance need not be explained.
The two other important blessings he needed were the “Blade of Unity” and “Eternal Flame”.
With the “Blade of Unity”, as long as he fought within the Eclipse Domain, his weapon would be enchanted, increasing its sharpness and durability…
As for the “Eternal Flame” from the Statue of Perseverance, his stamina would not easily wane, and his body would be able to fight at peak condition far longer than ordinary men.
Shinja clenched his halberd.
Then, from a pouch tied to his belt, he pulled out a small vial—the Bottle of Holy Water.
[ Bottle of Holy Water: A sacred vial containing pure, blessed water imbued with divine energy. This potent elixir is known for its ability to ward off evil entities and purify the unholy. Use it wisely in your quest for righteousness. ]
He only had one of these, and it was entrusted to him by Shane himself.
This Holy Water wasn’t something that even Anna could replicate and should only be used if truly necessary.
Still, without hesitation, he uncorked it and poured it along the weapon’s edge.
The halberd then hissed as if alive… There was even a steam rising as sacred energy coated the blade…
Finally, Shinja was ready. With his Tyrant King Set, the seven pieces looted from the Zombie King, he felt even more confident.
They were the Tyrant King helm, chestplate, gauntlets, greaves, boots, pauldrons, and cape.
Though he had a Zombie Lord set, the effect of the Tyrant King’s set was just so fitting for him.
The full set gave him not just a simple boost of strength but also some kind of bestial energy, enhancing his strength and vitality far beyond his natural limits…
“Enough!”
As he shouted this when the Vampire Lord was about to finish off Kain’s group, he also released his overwhelming Aura…
To be exact, he used the Tyrant King Set’s 7-Piece Effect called the Tyrant’s Authority!
The Vampire Lord felt this Aura, including the Vampires outside the Shelter. Of course, Statham tried to increase the intensity of his Aura, but Shinja just chuckled at Statham’s attempt.
“Come, bloodsucker. Let’s see whose hunger is greater…”
“Hmph! Arrogant as always.” Statham muttered as he moved first.
Suddenly, Statham’s form appeared in front Shinja!
This speed was similar to the one he used to take Sona’s heart!
This time, however, Shinja was able to follow his movement and met it head-on!
His halberd moved and was aimed to cut Statham’s head!
Even with the Vampire’s ability to regenerate, it would not be so easy with the Holy Water coating his blade!
Statham also smelled the strong Holy Essence from the halberd and frowned.
Instead of taking Shinja’s attack with his body to land a critical hit, he decided to change his trajectory and blocked the halberd instead!
Boom!
The claws or nails of the Vampire Lord met with the halberd!
Then, shockwaves rippled outward from the impact!
The battle between the two had officially started!
The Vampire Lord didn’t stop as he continued to use his burst of speed to overwhelm Shinja… However, with the Defender’s Aura and Survivor’s Blessing, Shinja was able to meet all the attacks!
Shinja’s strikes were not just brute force… As a warlord, he was precise with his attacks!
Furthermore, it must be remembered that he was also a Poison Expert!
Each shallow cut Shinja dealt to the Vampire Lord carried venom into his veins, transforming every wound into a slow, inevitable demise!