Transmigrating to Modern Earth from the Future-Chapter 78: Elite Mountain Golem!

The colossal mountain loomed before Lumen, its presence both daunting and intriguing. Its rocky slopes rose high into the clouds, concealing untold secrets within its ancient heart. With a determined spirit, Lumen began his ascent from the very bottom, his eyes locked on the summit.

The journey proved treacherous, with rocky terrain and steep inclines challenging his every step. But Lumen’s newfound strength and agility served him well as he steadily climbed higher and higher. His breath came in ragged bursts, the thinning air at altitude making each lungful feel precious.

Hours turned into days, and he pushed forward with unwavering resolve. The forest below became a distant memory as he neared the heart of the mountain. It was there, at the mountain’s base, that he encountered his first challenge.

A deep rumble echoed through the rocks, and Lumen felt the ground tremble beneath his feet. He froze in place, senses on high alert. Emerging from the shadows of the mountain’s base was a formidable creature, a level 40 Elite Mountain Rock Golem.

The golem was a towering behemoth of stone and rock, its form chiselled and imposing. Its rocky exterior was studded with shards of crystal that gleamed with an inner light. Its eyes, cold and calculating, fixated on Lumen as if assessing the intruder in its domain.

With a deep, gravelly voice that echoed like thunder, the golem spoke, "You tread on sacred ground, human. Turn back now, or face the consequences."

Lumen was shocked, a beast was speaking to him for the first time since he had entered the tutorial!

But Lumen knew he couldn’t back down. The mountain held challenges he sought, and he couldn’t allow this guardian to prevent him from achieving his goal. He drew his Arcane Spear, its ethereal flames flickering to life, casting an eerie glow in the dim light.

"Sorry, but I can’t turn back. I have to reach the summit," Lumen replied, determination firm in his voice.

The Mountain Rock Golem responded with a deep, rumbling laugh that shook the very ground beneath them. "Bold words, human. Let us see if you can back them up."

With that, the golem surged forward, its massive stone fists raised high. Lumen braced himself, his instincts honed through countless battles taking over. The clash between a human and the guardian of the mountain was about to begin.

The golem’s strikes were like avalanches, powerful and unrelenting. Lumen’s agility and speed became his greatest assets as he dodged the crushing blows, narrowly avoiding being smashed into the mountain’s rocky surface. With each evasive manoeuvre, he countered with precise strikes from his Arcane Spear, aiming for the golem’s crystalline core.

But the guardian was no easy adversary. Its body was resilient, and its attacks were relentless. Lumen knew he needed to find a weakness, a way to penetrate its defences.

As the battle raged on, Lumen’s perception sharpened. He noticed a hairline fracture in the golem’s crystalline core, a vulnerability hidden beneath the rocky exterior.

Lumen’s battle with the Mountain Rock Golem continued to escalate, each clash shaking the very foundation of the mountain. As the guardian’s relentless assaults persisted, Lumen knew he had to adapt and find a way to overcome this formidable foe.

He focused his thoughts on his Arcane Spear, calling upon its spectral properties and his Fire Infusion skill. With a swift motion, he thrust the spear forward, sending a spectral spear hurtling toward the golem. The ethereal projectile struck the guardian’s stony hide, causing shards to splinter off.

But the Mountain Rock Golem was undeterred. It retaliated with a powerful swing of its stone fist, aiming to crush Lumen beneath its immense strength. Lumen barely managed to dodge, narrowly avoiding being turned into a mere stain on the mountain’s surface.

Lumen realised that he needed to create more distance between himself and the guardian. He backed away, his mind racing to formulate a strategy. With a deep breath, he summoned the power of his Fire Infusion once more, this time infusing it into his Arcane spear’s attached skill.

As he thrust his Arcane Spear forward, a blazing, spectral spear ignited with fiery flames shot toward the golem. The fiery projectile seared through the guardian’s crystalline core, causing it to bellow in agony.

The guardian’s movements slowed as it attempted to regain its composure. Lumen saw an opportunity and lunged forward, his Arcane Spear aflame with spectral fire. He delivered a series of precision strikes, targeting the fractures in the golem’s core. Each blow sent shards of crystal scattering, weakening the guardian further.

But the golem was not to be underestimated. It unleashed a ground-shaking stomp, sending shockwaves of stone rippling toward Lumen. He leaped into the air, narrowly avoiding the seismic assault, and continued his own fiery assault.

Lumen’s spectral spears, infused with fire, rained down upon the guardian. The once-imposing foe now stood on the brink of defeat, its crystalline core exposed and battered. Lumen knew it was time to deliver the final blow.

With a deep, resounding breath, he channelled his Fire Infusion skill to its maximum potential. Flames erupted from his Arcane Spear, coalescing into a blazing firebolt of unparalleled intensity. With a mighty thrust, he launched the firebolt toward the guardian’s core.

The explosion that followed was nothing short of cataclysmic. The guardian of the mountain was engulfed in a maelstrom of fire and stone. The ground quaked, and the echoes of the explosion reverberated through the forest for kilometres to no end.

When the smoke and flames finally cleared, all that remained of the Mountain Rock Golem were shattered remnants of crystal and stone. Lumen stood victorious, his Arcane Spear still ablaze with spectral fire.

[Ding! You have reached level 10 with your Fire Infusion skill. Skill rank upgraded from Rare to Epic.]

[Ding! You have reached level 10 with your Fire Bolt skill. Skill rank upgraded from Uncommon to Rare.]

[Ding! You have levelled up...]

[Ding! You have levelled up...]

Lumen’s heart swelled with pride as he gazed at the upgraded rank of his Fire Infusion skill and Fire Bolt skills. He had faced a formidable guardian and emerged triumphant, his skills and power reaching new heights.

With the guardian defeated, Lumen continued his ascent up the towering mountain. The challenges ahead were unknown, but he was now armed with newfound confidence and an upgraded skill, ready to unravel the mysteries that lay within the heart of the tutorial.

But in his excitement and lack of time remaining in the tutorial, he had forgotten one crucial thing in his system notifications...