Rise Of The Hoarder

Chapter 406: Crumbling Tower Cleared

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Chapter 406: Crumbling Tower Cleared

Paul, meanwhile, squared his shoulders and focused on Aetheron. The demon swung its staff, and the serpents hissed, unleashing bolts of dark energy towards him.

Paul activated his "Perfect Warrior" skill, his form blurring as he dodged the attacks with precision.

He closed the distance between them, his hammer glowing with the combined force of his mana and miasma.

~BAMMMMMMMM!!!~

The clash of their weapons sent shockwaves through the chamber.

Paul’s hammer met Aetheron’s staff, the impact creating a blinding flash of light. He pushed forward, drawing on "Invincible Will" to bolster his strength.

Aetheron smirked behind his helmet, the red glow of his eyes intensifying. "You’re strong, mortal, but strength alone won’t save you." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Meanwhile, Lillith was weaving through the maze of shifting panels, the steed hot on her heels.

She was determined not to allow the steed close enough to kick her so she increased her speed.

~SWISHH!~

~SWISHHHH!!~

~SWISHHHH!!!~

She threw a series of enchanted daggers at the creature, each one aimed with deadly accuracy.

The steed dodged most but a few found their mark, embedding themselves in its hide.

It roared in fury, the sound reverberating through the chamber.

For a time, it stumbled around uncertainly kicking its hooves around wildly.

Lillith used the momentary distraction to her advantage. She activated "Shadow Step," vanishing and reappearing behind the steed.

With a swift movement, she slashed at its hind legs, hoping to cripple its mobility and agility.

The steed bucked violently, trying to shake off the pain. It turned, its eyes glowing with malevolent intent, and charged at her.

Lillith barely had time to roll out of the way, the ground where she had been standing shattering under the force of the steed’s hooves.

Paul grunted as he clashed with Aetheron again, the demon’s attacks relentless.

He activated "Absolute Focus," his perception sharpening to a razor edge.

He noticed the small gaps in Aetheron’s defense, the slight hesitation before each attack.

He pressed his advantage, using "Warlord’s Tactics’’ to predict and counter Aetheron’s moves.

With a powerful swing, Paul managed to knock Aetheron’s staff aside, creating an opening.

He activated "Battle Supremacy," channeling his energy into a devastating blow aimed at Aetheron’s chest. The impact sent the demon stumbling back, red energy crackling around him as he tried to regain his balance.

Paul didn’t let up. He followed through with a series of rapid strikes, each one pushing Aetheron further back.

But the demon was far from defeated. With a roar of defiance, Aetheron unleashed a wave of dark energy, forcing Paul to brace himself against the onslaught.

Lillith, seeing an opportunity, hurled a pair of explosive daggers at the steed. She wanted to go back to her trusty choice of weapon.

The resulting blast sent it skidding across the chamber, giving her a moment to breathe. She glanced at the timer – only 3 minutes left.

"Paul, we’re running out of time!" she called out, her voice urgent.

Paul nodded, his eyes never leaving Aetheron. "I know. We need to finish this now. Work with me here."

Summoning all his strength, Paul activated "Absolute Justice," a golden aura enveloping him.

The power coursed through his veins, amplifying his abilities to their peak. He charged at Aetheron, his hammer blazing with righteous fury.

At the same time, Lillith activated "Shadow’s Wrath," her form becoming a blur of motion as she darted around the steed, landing precise, debilitating strikes without stopping.

The steed roared, its movements becoming sluggish as it struggled to keep up with her relentless assault.

With a final, mighty swing, Paul brought his hammer down on Aetheron, the force of the blow shattering the demon’s armor and sending him crashing to the ground.

Aetheron writhed, red energy spilling from his fatal wounds.

Lillith, seizing the moment, plunged her daggers into the steed’s neck, her blades cutting through its defenses easily.

The steed let out a final, ear-splitting roar before collapsing, its body disintegrating into dark mist.

The chamber fell silent, the oppressive heat and whispers fading away.

Paul and Lillith stood over their fallen enemies, breathing heavily but victorious.

The timer on their status stopped at 00:30, a final system message appearing before them.

[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]

[Congratulations! You have cleared the 50th floor.]

[SYSTEM ANNOUNCEMENT!]

[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]

[Congratulations!]

[SYSTEM REWARDS]

~You Have Done The Impossible~

~You Have Defeated Aeneroth~

[Aeneroth’s Personal Effects Cannot Be Obtained]

[A Million Karma Points have been given as compensation]

[You Have Leveled Up]

[You Have Leveled Up]You Have Done The Impossible~

~You Have Defeated Aeneroth~

~You Have Completed The Trials Of The Crumbling Tower~

<Title: Tower’s Champion has been granted>

<Title: Harbinger has been granted>

[Unable To Retrieve Personal Items Of Death]

[A Million Karma Points have been given as compensation]

Paul and Lillith exchanged a weary but triumphant glance, the weight of their victory sinking in.

The karma points he had obtained were also shared with Lillith. After all, she had done a lot too.

They had done it – they had defeated Aetheron and his steed, saving humanity from the impending terror of the Tower falling and having one up against Jeremy.

For now, though, they allowed themselves a moment of respite, savoring the hard-won victory on the final floor of the tower.

"What would you do next, Jeremy?" Paul asked rhetorically with a wild glint in his eyes.