'This BGM is so scary, I almost peed myself!'
'No, why is this headless ape appearing here, what stage is this?'
'Dude, did you forget to use the Immortal Blade to kill that centipede?'
'The movement and actions of the headless ape are totally bugged, too weird!'
'Players who are scared can temporarily turn off the background music and voice music, and play some exciting BGM.'
'That's indeed a good idea.'
...
'This thing is swinging its sword so erratically, like it's drunk. No matter how many times I fight it, the pattern of the second phase headless ape is always more chaotic than the first.'
Chun Hei once confidently declared that once he defeated a boss, facing it again would be significantly easier. However, after encountering the second phase headless ape, he found this statement to be untrue.
After slaying the headless ape, he was so consumed by releasing the pent-up frustration he had harbored for nearly three days that he never anticipated meeting it again.
And it wasn't over yet.
As he was fighting, a dense fog suddenly rolled in, followed by a colossal shadow enveloping Chun Hei.
ROOOAR!!!
Within the thick fog, a massive ape covered in brown fur suddenly appeared, catching Chun Hei completely off guard.
*Slash!!*
In his shock, a broken sword infused with tetanus pierced Chun Hei's body.
[NOOB]
???
'What... what is going on? Why is there another ape, and it's brown-furred?'
No one could answer Chun Hei's question, as everyone else was still stuck in the second phase of the white-furred ape. He himself was the fastest to tackle this challenge.
A flurry of pink petals rained down as Chun Hei stood up.
The next moment, he was met with a mixed tag-team attack from the headless, brown-furred ape. Even though the brown-furred ape had no weapon, its palm, comparable to an iron gate, was no less painful when it struck him!
Facing the two apes in a tag-team assault, Chun Hei was overwhelmed!
Within two minutes, the glaring [NOOB] reappeared in the live stream.
Fortunately, having experienced many setbacks, Chun Hei's resolute will was not shaken by this temporary defeat.
'Again, again! I really can't adapt to the combat rhythm of two apes attacking from both sides.'
Chun Hei approached the headless ape once more and, without a word, began hacking wildly with the Immortal Blade.
The skills of the Immortal Blade were infused with a potent blood aura, each strike exuding a vicious and deadly intent.
He wanted to quickly finish off the headless ape so he could then focus on dealing with the brown-furred ape.
However,
Every time the white-furred ape was brought down to its last sliver of health, the brown-furred ape would invariably appear, directly preventing players from finding a shortcut through the mechanics. They were inevitably forced to face the enthusiastic reception of the "double ape" encounter.
But was Chun Hei someone who easily surrendered?
With the 1v2 combat rhythm proving insurmountable, Chun Hei once again entered a state of patient resilience.
Direct confrontation was not working, so he opted for strategy.
He fought while retreating, trying to prolong the combat time while observing the reactions of the two apes during the fight.
Finally,
Hard work pays off. Through countless deaths and endless searching for the impossible, Chun Hei discovered that the brown-furred ape was sensitive, or perhaps even fearful, of the 'clang clang clang' sound of clashing swords.
Sound...?
Right, firecrackers!
When he faced the Fire Bull that day, the firecrackers descended like divine intervention, stunning the Fire Bull into a僵直 state. Since the brown-furred ape was afraid of loud noises, perhaps he could leverage the firecrackers here?
With a clear experimental direction, Chun Hei decisively let himself die to initiate a new round of combat.
*Swish!!*
As the battle began, Chun Hei pushed the headless ape to its last bar of health. The dense fog appeared right on cue, and Chun Hei had already positioned himself at the brown-furred ape's spawn location.
When the colossal shadow obscured his vision, he decisively lit the firecrackers.
*Crackle!!*
*Crackle!!*
The loud explosions resounded through the empty valley. The brown-furred ape, which had just revealed itself, went from menacing to dejected in less than half a second.
As if encountering its natural predator, it froze in place, trembling, and its movements became incredibly sluggish.
What are you waiting for then? Grab your chopsticks... grab your swords!
*Zing zing zing!!!*
*Chii chii chii!!!*
The Immortal Blade transformed into the sharpest weapon in existence, dancing through every corner of the brown-furred ape's body. The moment its posture gauge was filled, Chun Hei leaped up and plunged the Immortal Blade into the brown-furred ape's forehead.
'You wanted to tag-team me as a couple? Today, I'm going to break up your union!'
The brown-furred ape fell. Only the headless ape remained. Chun Hei licked the blood from the corner of his mouth and smiled.
*Clang clang clang!!*
*Pfft!!!*
As he ripped out the foul-smelling centipede and forcefully plunged the Immortal Blade into the severed neck of the headless ape, all the torment Chun Hei had endured since the beginning was released in this moment of catharsis.
'Hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo~~~~ Hahahaha~~~~ So satisfying! So satisfying!!!!'
'This is so damn satisfying!!!'
Chun Hei felt this was the most exhilarating, stress-relieving, and satisfying battle he had encountered since entering the game.
His physical strength, mental acuity, and motor skills had all been pushed to unprecedented heights.
It was as if every cell in his body was invested in this battle; it was a victory of perfect coordination!
The unparalleled sense of accomplishment was indescribably wonderful!
'???????'
'?What kind of strategy is this?'
'There's something to this.'
'Old Thief: Why are you shouting so loud? Do you think I'll pity you?'
'I declare: Firecrackers are the only divine artifact in "Sekiro"!'
'Understood. From now on, whenever I encounter a problem, I'll use firecrackers to clear the path.'
'It's foreseeable that firecrackers in Ashina Castle will be sold out in the future.'
...
[SLAYED]
'Huh? Why is there still a red dot.'
After the text signifying victory appeared, the observant Chun Hei noticed a red dot indicating a deathblow on the headless ape that was already dead.
He followed the prompt to the headless ape's back, drew his blade, and thrust!
*Screech!!!*
The seemingly dead headless ape's body suddenly arched, but Chun Hei's grip on the sword was steadier.
*Whoosh!!*
A centipede nearly two meters long shot out. Chun Hei took the Immortal Blade and fiercely stabbed it into the ground.
'This time, I used the Immortal Blade!'
The world fell silent.
[IMMORTAL BLADE]
[Acquired: Arts of the Blood Blade
Allows the use of an evil art that entangles blades with blood.
Can be cast by consuming Spirit Emblems.
Sword techniques entangled with blood widen the attack range of the blade.
It is a secret technique that turns the blood of those who die by the blade into a cursed blade.
It is a unique skill learned by Wolf when fighting with the Immortal Blade.
Its power gradually increases with the curse. Those who indulge in this art for a long time risk falling into an abyss of bloodlust, known to the world as - Shura.]
'Wait?'
'Shura?!!!'
...