Era of Players: Death God

As Noah stepped onto the seventh floor, he was immediately struck by the stark contrast to the serene white forest he had just left behind. The environment was dark and foreboding, with jagged rock formations jutting out from the ground and a dim, eerie light casting long shadows. The air was thick with humidity, and the ground felt unstable beneath his feet, a sure sign that this floor would be a challenging battleground.

Noah took a moment to assess his surroundings, activating his senses to detect any lurking threats. It wasn't long before he caught sight of them—blue trolls, their skin a deep cerulean hue, lumbering through the shadows. Each troll was massive, standing over eight feet tall, with broad shoulders and arms that seemed capable of uprooting trees. Their eyes glowed a menacing yellow, and sharp tusks jutted from their mouths, promising a brutal fight ahead.

Knowing that the trolls would not take long to notice him, Noah quickly formulated a plan. He activated Shadow Steps, allowing him to blend into the darkness and move swiftly. As he darted forward, he felt the familiar rush of adrenaline coursing through his veins, heightening his senses and sharpening his reflexes.

The first troll spotted him almost immediately, letting out a guttural roar that echoed through the cavernous space. It charged at him, its massive feet thundering against the ground. Noah timed his movements perfectly, dodging to the side just as the troll swung its massive club—a gnarled tree trunk—where he had stood moments before. The impact sent a shockwave through the air, and he could feel the ground tremble beneath him.

Drawing Nemesis, Noah slashed at the troll's exposed side, his blade cutting through the tough skin with surprising ease. The troll howled in pain, swinging its club again in a desperate attempt to retaliate. Noah ducked low, rolling under the swing and coming up behind the creature, where he delivered another swift strike to its hamstring. The troll stumbled but quickly regained its balance, turning to face him with a furious glare.

"Come on, you big blue brute!" Noah taunted, his heart racing. He was invigorated by the thrill of battle, and the trolls' fury only fueled his determination. He danced around the troll, using his agility to evade its attacks while looking for openings.

As he fought, he noticed more trolls emerging from the shadows, drawn by the commotion. There were at least five more, each one just as formidable as the first, and they moved with surprising speed for their size. Realizing he needed to act quickly, Noah activated Hellfire, summoning black flames that enveloped him in a protective barrier.

The trolls hesitated for a moment, their eyes wide with uncertainty as they took a step back. Seizing the opportunity, Noah lunged at the closest troll, slashing through the air with his flaming blade. The flames ignited the troll's fur, and it roared in agony, flailing its arms in a desperate attempt to extinguish the fire.

Noah used the chaos to his advantage, moving fluidly from one troll to the next. He dodged a massive swing from another troll, rolling beneath its legs and striking upward as he passed. His blade found its mark, slicing into the creature's exposed belly. The troll let out a pained wail, staggering back as Noah pressed on, feeling the adrenaline surge through him.

But the trolls were relentless. One of them, larger than the others and adorned with crude armor made from scavenged materials, charged at him with a deafening roar. Noah barely had time to react as the massive creature swung its club with tremendous force. He barely managed to sidestep the blow, but the sheer force of it sent debris flying in all directions.

"Alright, let's see how you handle this!" Noah shouted, activating Splitting Ripple Slash. A shockwave erupted from his blade, hitting the armored troll and sending it sprawling back. The other trolls were momentarily stunned by the sudden blast, giving Noah a chance to regroup.

With a tactical retreat, he took a moment to catch his breath, scanning the battlefield. The trolls were regaining their composure, their growls echoing ominously in the cavern. Noah knew he had to finish this quickly, or the tide of battle could easily turn against him.

"Time to turn up the heat!" he yelled, channeling his mana into Hellfire once more. The black flames roared to life around him, illuminating the dark space with an eerie glow. The trolls flinched, their eyes wide with fear as they instinctively backed away.

Noah seized the moment, charging at the nearest troll. He slashed through the air, the flames igniting the creature's skin as he struck. The troll howled in pain, but Noah didn't relent. He moved from one troll to the next, using the chaos to unleash a flurry of strikes, each blow landing with precision and purpose.

As the battle raged on, Noah began to feel the strain of fighting multiple opponents. The trolls, though injured, were still formidable, and their sheer numbers made it difficult to maintain the upper hand. One of the trolls managed to catch him off guard, swinging its club and striking him hard against the side. The impact sent him sprawling to the ground, the breath knocked out of him.

Dazed but not defeated, Noah quickly rolled to his feet, shaking off the disorientation. He could see the trolls closing in, their growls growing louder as they prepared to overwhelm him. With a surge of determination, he activated Gigantification, feeling his muscles swell with mana and power.

"Now it's my turn!" he roared, charging at the nearest troll. With newfound strength, he swung Nemesis in a wide arc, the blade connecting with the troll's shoulder and cleaving through flesh. The creature let out a deafening roar, staggering back as Noah pressed forward, unleashing a flurry of strikes.

The trolls fought back fiercely, but Noah was a whirlwind of motion, dodging and weaving through their attacks with newfound agility. He felt the adrenaline coursing through him, heightening his senses as he fought with everything he had. Each strike was precise, each movement deliberate, and he could feel the tide of battle beginning to shift in his favor.

With a final, mighty swing, he brought Nemesis down on the lead troll, the blade cutting through its defenses and piercing deep. The creature let out a final, agonized howl before collapsing to the ground, lifeless.

Seeing their leader fall, the remaining trolls hesitated, their confidence shaken. Noah seized the moment, rallying himself for one last push. "You want to fight? Then come at me!" he shouted, challenging the remaining trolls to attack.

One by one, they charged, but Noah met them head-on, his blade dancing through the air as he struck down the next troll with a swift blow. The others fell in quick succession, each one succumbing to his relentless onslaught.

Finally, with the last troll defeated, Noah stood amidst the chaos, panting heavily. The ground was littered with the remnants of the battle, and the air was thick with the smell of smoke and burning flesh. He wiped the sweat from his brow, feeling a mix of exhaustion and satisfaction.

[You have defeated Blue Trolls – Pack Leader Defeated]

[Experience Gained]

[Soul Ascension Activated – Strength +6, Agility +5]

Noah surveyed the battlefield, the weight of his victory settling in. He had cleared the seventh floor in just five hours, but the fight had taken its toll. He leaned against the nearest rock formation, allowing himself a moment to recover.