"WAIT for my command and attack the ape only when I tell you to."
"Luna, same for you also."
The small fox skipped out of the cave, constantly trying to not stand out. Its actions were very comical, Liam did not have the time right now to admire its antics.
Before the ape could make a move, he instantly activated [Mana Net].
He used the system's help in doing so but he also simultaneously churned the mana in his body, trying to make this net as strong and sturdy as possible.
Immediately, thick strands of mana materialized out of thin air, weaving together in a zig-zag fashion.
Everything happened lightning-fast and the ape's giant body was entirely ensnared in a thick net made of mana like a fisherman's net.
ROARRRR!
The ape was enraged!
How could this puny demon cage a king like this?
It thrashed around, waving its huge limbs, trying to tear apart the net.
However, Liam did not intend to let it get away this easily. He also activated the other entrapping skill he had.
[Swamp Vines]
Instantly, another set of restrictions fell upon the ape completely immobilizing it.
"ATTACK! NOW!"
Liam shouted and he started sending out huge balls of fire one after the other. He then rushed forward, slashing at the ape, repeatedly taking out big chunks of its health.
Luna and the other demons as well attacked from the side.
But the ape's health was like a mountain. It did not drop easily and it seemed that the best also had high regenerative abilities.
Whatever damage Liam managed to do, it was being immediately nullified.
Moreover, the mana net and swamp vines were also tearing apart. It was clear that they wouldn't be able to hold the rampaging beast much longer.
"MOVE AWAY. NOW!" Liam shouted and he himself as well went back several steps.
He then activated his backup skill [Venom Burst], a cloud of purple gas that matched the beast's fur forming around it.
A drop of sweat trickled down his forehead as Liam watched the beast, while simultaneously gathering a huge ball of fire in his hands.
Did it work?
And bingo!
Cough. Cough. Cough.
Just like he hoped, the ape coughed violently affected by the poison. Its health was also dropping now without anyone attacking it.
"This tick damage should be enough." Liam smiled.
Just as the ape was about to tear open the different strings keeping it down, and burst out to pummel him, he sent the huge fireball to the ape. "Eat this monkey."
The ape was struck by the immense force of the attack and its skin sizzled from the intensity of the fire. It was pushed back onto the waterfall, its body crashing on the rock behind.
Though the water calmed and cooled down its burnt skin, it had already lost a significant chunk of its health. Not to mention that it was currently under the poisoned status.
"This fight is over." Liam unsheathed his sword and dashed towards the beast, using the little mana he had left to enhance his physical abilities.
The ape bellowed in anger and came at him with its bright red maddened eyes. It wanted to grab Liam and tear him apart limb to limb.
But he was like a fly, evading all of its punches. The beast was not able to lay its giant paws on his body even once.
His feet constantly moved, his sword chopping down on the vital points of the ape, every chance he got.
Liam was in complete control of the battle. Every single one of his moves was bold, confident, and powerful. He went all out, tackling the giant beast, fighting with it using all his strength.
He did not know why this ape was unusually powerful but it was still lacking when compared to him. Luckily, it was a few levels lower than him.
Otherwise, even without magic, its sheer strength would have been sufficient to flatten him.
Liam did not want to prolong the fight as he was unsure about the beast's special frenzy skill that most elites had when their health dropped low.
So while simultaneously slashing it down from various angles, he also started gathering his mana again, to finish off the battle with one final powerful skill.
And just as the ape lost its vigor, and its health neared the bottom, Liam materialized a huge ball of compressed fire.
However, when he was about to ram the attack onto the ape, suddenly something clicked in his leg and he stumbled forward unexpectedly.
Dark shackles? A sneak attack?