3d6=d6(3)+d6(4)+d6(3)
[Hero's Constitution, Intelligence, Perception*2, Hero's Strength, Agility, Charm/2]
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The Hero transformed into a Phoenix, although no longer just a round lump like in the beginning, she yet remains in her Second Transformation, unable to fully unleash the true power of this lineage.
Her current size is much larger than before, but far from matching the Corrupted Phoenix of the Highland, unable to command the presence that darkens the skies upon spreading its wings. At present, she is merely akin to a large bird the height of a person, not even half as large as a grand eagle.
Yet, with the crashing sound of the Celestial Scales hitting the ground, her etheric body suddenly swells, becoming several times larger than a grand eagle in mere seconds.
However, this enormous change did not make the Hero appear more majestic, but somewhat... rounded. The expanding parts seemingly all consisted of feathers, the smooth lines of her avian form disappeared, turning into a giant fluffy ball.
Swelled to such an extent, the Hero was no longer able to overlook the terrain, but every feather became her sense organ, capturing the flow of air with uncanny acuity, allowing her to lock onto the enemy's presence below.
"Chirp—Chirp—Chirp—!"
The Hero let out a thunderous call, golden-red Holy Flames ignited on her vast avian body, like a small sun burning in the sky, descending towards the earth.
[Hero activates skill: Sacrifice]
D31+20+d858+95+20=d31(15)+d858(148)+135=298
[Winged People Clan leader activates skill: Hunting Intuition (If higher than 148, attacks)]
D128+60=d128(11)+60=71
Even though this strike was subtly slower than before, its overwhelming force was undoubtedly real, the scorching radiance made the ground tremble.
Eyes fixed on the Phoenix descending from the heavens, the Winged People Clan Leader focused intensely, tightly grasping the heavy sword in hand, forsaking its essence as a weapon, transforming the sword into a barrier of defense.
[Winged People Clan Leader activates skill: Barbarian Divine Power - Block (Constitution suppression -20)]
3d443+d318=(404)+(43)+(339)+d318(95)=881
[Winged People Clan Leader successfully blocks, receives no damage]
[Winged People Clan Leader's strength output value exceeds 1/2 (665), falls into rigid state]
The Hero's enormous body gradually shrunk, the fluffy feathers rapidly contracting, akin to a deflating balloon. Her Phoenix Eyes, relatively small compared to her body, glanced down below with puzzlement.
Her gaze fell upon the Winged People Clan Leader's location, as if there was an invisible boundary there, completely cutting off the sea of fire she unleashed.
Having been tuned, the strike should have been immensely powerful, but unable to control her cumbersome body, its imbalance allowed magic power to scatter in all directions, failing to concentrate on the enemy.
Despite it being destructive nonetheless, for the Winged People Clan Leader, simply a light swing of the heavy sword sufficed to fend it off.
Yet the opponent faced this strike with utmost seriousness, the all-out block cleared away the entire sea of fire.
If this strike landed on oneself, it'd probably hurt a lot.
Unlike the surprised and puzzled Hero, the Winged People Clan Leader's eyes at this moment were filled with resentment.
Although the Clan Leader completely blocked the Hero's attack, the excessive force striking empty air backfired, turning his entire body red, the thousand hammering and refining body feeling intensely uncomfortable, he was momentarily stuck standing rigidly in place.
The Hero's eyes lit up, not giving the enemy any chance to catch their breath, her body restored to smooth lines suddenly flapped its wings, rushing at high speed towards the immobilized Winged People Clan Leader.
[Hero activates skill: Gale Power (Fourth round +40, Agility suppression +20)]
Maximum:241+40+20=301
[Winged People Clan Leader activates skill: Sky-falling Wings]
D155+100=d155(73)+100=173
[Counterattack Failed, Winged People Clan Leader unable to retaliate]
[Key Changing activates skill: Pupil Mirror Reflection, Stealing the Gospel (If higher than Gale Power succeeds)]
3D421=(129)+(152)+(86)=367
[Key Changing's skill activated successfully, proceeding persuasion (D Agility, if higher than 10% of Gale Power = 31 succeeds)]
In the blink of an eye, the Hero enveloped in scorching gales shot towards the Winged People Clan Leader.
But just as she was about to collide with her target, Key Changing's preemptively prepared voice reached her ear:
"Hero, if you want the Winged People to retreat from the capital, it would be best to spare the Clan Leader's life?"
The Hero's pupils slightly contracted, yet it was too late for her to adjust.
The golden-red Phoenix crashed forcefully into the Winged People Clan Leader, the ear-piercing explosion resounded once again.
[Hero activates skill: Sacrifice]
D58+38+d425+47+20=d58(8)+(403)+105=516
[Key Changing's persuasion succeeded, if Hero's damage value doesn't exceed 505+50, Winged People Clan Leader will be captured]
The sky roared, rocks flew, a massive column of fire rose from the explosion's center, golden-red radiance soared into the sky, the hot wind blowing away the dust in the temple group, briefly illuminating the ancient ruins long shrouded in gloom.
But soon everything settled, the golden-red Holy Fire extinguished like receding tide, serene winds echoed through the ruins, proclaiming the end of battle.
At the center of the fiery sea, the Hero's form gradually emerged, the girl's fair skin emitted a soft sheen like fine jade under the glow of embers.
In her hand, she carried a large humanoid piece of charcoal.
One side of the Winged People Clan Leader's wing had been thoroughly burned, while the other was badly damaged, leaving him at the mercy of the Hero holding the charred single wing, trudging towards Key Changing.