The Ultimate Skill System: Absorb, Upgrade, Create, Transfer-Chapter 11 - : Giant Water Slime

Keiran stood at the edge of the river, his black fur glistening under the faint light filtering through the dense trees.

The air was thick with the scent of damp earth and the faint tang of electricity.

His eyes narrowed as he observed the Giant Water Slime, a massive, gelatinous creature that floated lazily in the water.

Its translucent body shimmered with an eerie glow, and its core pulsed faintly, like a heartbeat.

Keiran knew this wouldn't be an easy fight, but he had a plan.

He took a deep breath, focusing his energy. His fur began to bristle, and tiny sparks of electricity danced across his body.

With a low growl, he activated Static Jolt. The air crackled as a surge of yellow lightning erupted from his body, arcing through the air and striking the Giant Water Slime with a loud zap.

The slime shuddered violently, its gelatinous form rippling from the impact.

Though Static Jolt was typically a weak skill, Keiran's high Intelligence stats amplified its power.

The Giant Water Slime, now agitated, turned its attention fully on Keiran. Its core glowed brighter, and with a sudden, fluid motion, it launched itself out of the river and onto the bank.

The ground trembled slightly under its weight as it landed, its massive body quivering with each movement.

The slime opened its mouth, revealing a swirling vortex of water. The vortex grew rapidly, pulling in everything around it—leaves, twigs, even small rocks. Keiran felt the tug of the vortex, but he remained calm.

He knew better than to let himself get caught in the center of the slime's body.

With a quick motion, he activated Thunder Dash.

His body became a blur of motion, surrounded by a trail of sparks as he darted forward in a straight line.

He aimed for the side of the slime, avoiding its core. As he passed through its gelatinous form, he unleashed another Static Jolt.

The lightning surged through the slime, causing it to shudder and release a massive water ball in retaliation.

Keiran didn't hesitate. He activated Rapid Hop, leaping away with incredible speed just as the water ball crashed into the ground where he had been standing.

The force of the impact sent droplets flying in all directions, soaking the surrounding area.

Keiran landed lightly on his feet, his fur damp but his focus unwavering.

The Giant Water Slime roared, a deep, gurgling sound that echoed through the forest. It was clearly angry now, and its attacks became more aggressive.

Multiple water balls formed around its body, shooting toward Keiran in rapid succession.

Keiran dodged and weaved, using Rapid Hop to position himself perfectly.

He knew he couldn't afford to make a single mistake.

Once he was in the right spot, he activated Thunder Dash again.

This time, he didn't stop at one dash—he used the skill four times in quick succession.

Each dash left a trail of sparks, and with each pass through the slime's body, he unleashed another Static Jolt.

The Giant Water Slime's form began to crumble, its gelatinous body shrinking with each hit.

But the slime wasn't done yet. It fired another barrage of water balls, faster and more precise than before.

Keiran gritted his teeth, using Rapid Hop to evade the attacks.

Keiran's body surged with electricity, his fur bristling as sparks danced across his form. With a low growl, he activated Thunder Dash, shooting forward like a bolt of lightning.

The first dash tore through the slime's gelatinous body, sending ripples across its form. He didn't stop—each subsequent dash was faster, more precise, leaving trails of golden sparks in his wake.

By the fifth dash, the air was thick with ozone, and the ground scorched beneath him.

The slime shuddered, its core flickering as it tried to recover, but Keiran was relentless.

On the tenth dash, Keiran's body became a blur of light and sound, a living storm tearing through the slime's weakened form.

The forest echoed with the crackle of electricity and the slime's gurgling cries.

When he finally stopped, the slime's body was trembling, its core dim but still intact.

The slime, now significantly smaller, tried to retreat by leaping back into the river.

But Keiran wasn't about to let it escape.

With one final burst of energy, he used Thunder Dash to close the distance between them.

The slime turned to face him, its mouth opening wide to create another water vortex. This time, Keiran was too close to avoid it. He was sucked into the slime's body, surrounded by its gelatinous form.

Inside the slime, the pressure was immense. The water vortex swirled around him, threatening to suffocate him.

But Keiran remained calm. His passive skill, Conductive Fur, continuously released electricity, harming the slime from within.

He could feel the slime shuddering around him, its form weakening with each passing second.

With a final effort, Keiran activated Static Jolt once more. A powerful burst of lightning erupted from his body, surging through the slime's gelatinous form.

The Giant Water Slime let out one last, gurgling cry before it disintegrated completely.

Keiran fell to the ground, landing in a puddle of slime residue.

He lay there for a moment, catching his breath. His fur was covered in the slime's sticky remains.

He had won. The Giant Water Slime was defeated.

[You leveled up 5x.]

[You have received 60 Stat points.]

[Your HP, MP, and SP have been replenished.]

Keiran sat up, wiping the slime from his face. He activated Divine Inheritance, absorbing the essence of the Giant Water Slime.

[You have received 2 Uncommon Skills.]

[Aqua Devour (Active): The Giant Water Slime engulfs its target in a swirling vortex, trapping them inside its gelatinous body. While inside, the target suffers continuous suffocation and water pressure damage. If the target drowns, the Giant Water Slime absorbs a portion of their mana, temporarily increasing its size and power. Mana Cost 5.]

[Elastic Fluid Body (Passive): The Giant Water Slime's gelatinous body can absorb and disperse physical impacts, reducing damage from non-magical attacks. Blunt attacks are significantly less effective, and piercing attacks may become trapped within its body, preventing weapons from being easily retrieved.]

[For acquiring 2 unique skills, you have received experience points.]

[You leveled up.]

[You have received 48 Stat points.]

[Your HP, MP, and SP have been replenished.]

Keiran sighed, rubbing his face. The Giant Water Slime was an evolved version of the Water Slime, so he hadn't gained any new skills beyond the Uncommon ones.

He had already acquired the other skills by absorbing them from regular Water Slimes. Still, the fight had been worth it. He had leveled up significantly, and the new skills would come in handy.

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As he stood, he glanced at the river. The water was calm now, the surface reflecting the faint light of the forest.

Keiran took a moment to appreciate the quiet. There was still much to do, and he couldn't afford to rest for long. But for now, he allowed himself a small smile.