More than ten seconds passed before a tall figure appeared in Nie Yan’s sight. This Ogre Devourer was clearly two heads taller than an average ogre, with a much more massive build. There was no doubt that it was indeed an Ogre Devourer.
Nie Yan crouched behind a tree, setting his crossbow on his left hand while placing his right index finger on the trigger, aiming the crosshairs directly at the approaching Ogre Devourer.
A level 5 rogue killing an level 8 Ogre Devourer purely by wearing it down with arrows—Nie Yan had to admit that the person who did it previously indeed had guts. However, from a technical perspective, Nie Yan himself, now a Grand Thief, could definitely pull it off, as could the top-tier Shadow Dancers.
Nie Yan could completely replicate the process of that rogue killing the Ogre Devourer, but it would still be challenging. In his previous life, although that rogue successfully eliminated the Ogre Devourer, it had also involved a certain degree of luck.
The Ogre Devourer in the crosshairs was growing larger. Nie Yan adjusted the aim slightly upward, targeting the creature’s heart, its vital spot.
Just as Nie Yan was about to pull the trigger, two ordinary ogres appeared within his field of vision, wandering near the Ogre Devourer.
Nie Yan’s hand suddenly paused. With two regular ogres now accompanying the Ogre Devourer, he wondered whether it would affect his plan. After a moment’s thought, he decided it should be fine. Ogres were large and clumsy; as long as he could avoid their attacks, he would be safe.
Wearing down these three giants without taking any damage would indeed not be an easy task.
Nie Yan reloaded his crossbow, aimed at the Ogre Devourer, and pulled the trigger. Three arrows whistled through the air, flying toward the Ogre Devourer.
The three arrows sliced through the air.
Thud! Thud! Thud! They struck the Ogre Devourer, embedding themselves into its thick skin like hitting old tree bark, producing heavy, dull sounds.
Ogre Devourer: Level 8 Sub-Elite, HP 6000/6000.
The Ogre Devourer’s attack power wasn’t particularly strong, but its high defense and massive HP made it a tough opponent to handle.
Since the Ogre Devourer was heavily armored, ordinary attacks dealt minimal damage. At Nie Yan’s current attack level, regular arrows only inflicted two or three points of damage. Fortunately, his arrows carried additional damage effects, dealing around fifteen to sixteen points of damage per shot, which was quite significant.
The Ogre Devourer noticed Nie Yan and charged toward him, swinging its massive club. Its seven-hundred-pound frame moved like a mobile iron tower, shaking the ground with every step.
Nie Yan sprinted toward a denser area of night pines ahead. The Ogre Devourer’s large frame was clumsy, but its strides were long and surprisingly fast, quickly closing the distance behind Nie Yan. The other two regular ogres trailed behind the Ogre Devourer but soon fell far behind.
Nie Yan ran nearly fifty yards toward those night pines. Seeing that it couldn’t catch Nie Yan, the Ogre Devourer lost aggro and turned to leave.
Nie Yan turned and fired three more arrows, hitting the Ogre Devourer before immediately resuming his sprint. The Ogre Devourer’s aggro was drawn again, and it accelerated its pursuit.
Nie Yan noticed that only the Ogre Devourer was chasing him, while the two regular ogres remained at a distance, wandering aimlessly.
“Good luck. With only one Ogre Devourer, things just got easier,” Nie Yan thought.
The distance between Nie Yan and the Ogre Devourer was steadily closing, now only about twenty yards apart.
The four eyes of the Ogre Devourer turned a dark red, exuding a dangerous aura and emitting scorching red light, like a bomb about to detonate.
Four red beams locked onto Nie Yan.
Stiffened Gaze!
Noticing the Ogre Devourer’s abnormality, Nie Yan’s heart tightened. Monsters with control abilities were the most terrifying; a single mistake could leave him completely paralyzed.
At the exact moment the Ogre Devourer unleashed its Stiffened Gaze, Nie Yan rolled swiftly behind a night pine.
MISS!
The Stiffened Gaze missed its target. The Ogre Devourer let out a low, hoarse roar and charged forward with large strides. The two regular ogres behind it were also alerted but only approached slightly before returning to their wandering state.
Nie Yan hid behind the tree, catching his breath. The data from the strategy guide was indeed accurate. Six seconds after the player’s second attack on the Ogre Devourer, it would use Stiffened Gaze. If hit, the player would be paralyzed for six seconds, unable to move. At that moment, only a quick roll behind a tree could evade the attack—there was no room for even a second’s delay.
If paralyzed and caught by the Ogre Devourer, a single blow from its club could instantly kill Nie Yan.
Therefore, taking on an Ogre Devourer solo was an immensely challenging feat, far beyond the capabilities of most players. As a result, despite the abundance of online tutorials demonstrating strategies to defeat the Ogre Devourer, it remained one of the most formidable early-game bosses, consistently ranking among the toughest adversaries to overcome.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Another three arrows were released. Nie Yan swiftly maneuvered between the night pines, occasionally taking opportunistic shots.
Boom! Boom! Boom! The club in the Ogre Devourer’s hand kept swinging downward but repeatedly missed, striking trees instead.
The key to defeating the Ogre Devourer lay in the word “dodge.” Although the creature was massive and moved fast, its agility was poor. A highly skilled thief could completely evade all its attacks by weaving between large trees.
However, not everyone could execute this “dodge” effectively. Without sharp awareness to anticipate the Ogre Devourer’s movements or if accidentally caught by its Stiffened Gaze, one might easily lose their life.
While running, one must always move in curves, never straight lines, and must not remain stationary for more than three seconds in one spot.
With years of accumulated combat experience, Nie Yan’s fighting instincts had become second nature. His crossbow kept firing rapidly, feeling very comfortable in his hands.
Realizing that the Ogre Devourer wasn’t too difficult to handle, Nie Yan relaxed a bit. His agile body darted between the trees, taking every opportunity to fire arrows. The Ogre Devourer could do nothing to him. The two heads on its neck turned frantically, but it couldn’t figure out how to chase Nie Yan, getting completely outmaneuvered.
Wearing top-tier equipment and possessing ten years of gaming experience, if Nie Yan couldn’t even match the skill of that level 5 rogue from his past life, he might as well quit altogether.
Thud! Thud! Thud! Arrow after arrow struck the Ogre Devourer, steadily reducing its HP. Roaring furiously, it swung its club downward toward Nie Yan.
Nie Yan quickly stepped back. With a thunderous crash, the club struck the tree, blocked by its massive trunk. Not a single bit of damage reached Nie Yan.
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