Pretending to be a noob in a world scaled by power level

[91] The 8th floor

Stepping through the entrance, we were greeted by a sight that was both awe-inspiring and chilling. A vast, colossal arena stretched out before us, so immense that its farthest reaches were swallowed by darkness. The air here was heavy, filled with an ancient silence that seemed to echo the countless battles that had once been waged in this place.

The ground beneath our feet was sand, littered with steel bits by the passage of time and the countless warriors who had trod here before us. Remnants of old fights, broken weapons, and fragments of armor, were scattered about, a stark reminder of the arena's brutal past.

Monumental stone pillars, as tall as mountains, lined the perimeter, each one carved with intricate designs and symbols, some of which glowed faintly in the dim light. They were arranged in a perfect circle, like silent sentinels keeping watch over the desolate battlefield. The sheer scale of them was staggering, dwarfing us as we moved deeper into the arena.

Above, an eerily beautiful sky stretched out, an abyssal canopy filled with twinkling stars, adding an ethereal quality to the place. However, the celestial light did little to pierce the heavy shadows that blanketed the arena.

In the center of the arena, a raised dais of weathered stone sat ominously, awaiting the arrival of the champions who would dare to challenge the abyss. The echo of thousands of cheering spectators seemed to linger in the air, a ghostly audience waiting for the next spectacle.

The atmosphere was heavy with the anticipation of a coming battle, the silence only amplifying the sense of looming danger. The arena felt like a dormant beast, waiting for the clash of steel and the cries of combatants to bring it back to life.

As we moved further into the arena, we could feel the press of history, the weight of the battles that had taken place here. It was as though the very air was charged with the energy of past confrontations, the triumphs and the tragedies that had unfolded on this grand stage. The 8th floor was a testament to the brutality and grandeur of combat, a timeless monument of glory and despair.

A shiver ran through us as the howl echoed throughout the arena, amplifying the sense of anticipation. From the swirling mists of darkness emerged a towering figure, easily thrice the height of a normal man. The Undead Champion had arrived.

The sheer size of the creature was intimidating, but it was his appearance that was truly chilling. Cloaked in shadows that seemed to cling to him, he moved with an eerie, fluid grace that belied his bulk. His skeletal form was wrapped in tattered remnants of what once might have been a noble warrior's armor, now rusted and pitted from countless battles.

His skull was devoid of flesh, with two burning emerald-green flames where the eyes should be, radiating an unsettling glow that cast an eerie light across his figure. His jaw was open in a perpetual silent roar, a grim reminder of his unending torment.

In his hands, the Undead Champion wielded an enormous sword and shield that looked as ancient and as worn as the warrior himself. The sword was almost as long as he was tall, its blade blackened and marred by numerous chips and scratches from centuries of combat. The shield was a colossal slab of corroded metal, its surface pockmarked with dents and scrapes from a myriad of weapons that had struck against it.

His entire presence radiated an aura of decay and desolation, a clear testament to the eternal torment he was subjected to in undeath. Yet, despite the disrepair and the apparent age, the weapons and the champion both had an undeniable sense of power and menace. The Undead Champion was an imposing adversary, a relic of a bygone era, a warrior condemned to an eternity of combat. And we were his next challengers.

We spread out in a calculated manner, taking our positions as smoothly as if we were performing a rehearsed dance. I moved to one side of the creature, gauging the distance between us. I held my sword at the ready, my muscles coiled and ready to spring into action.

Beside me, Lila clung to my arm, her eyes wide with fear and uncertainty but she stood her ground. She might not have had combat skills, but she was brave. Her small hand gripped the fabric of my sleeve, her knuckles white from the force of her hold. I gave her a reassuring squeeze, trying to convey a sense of calmness and assurance. She offered me a weak smile in return, trying to mirror my confidence.

Kuroko, quick and silent as a shadow, was positioning herself behind the Undead Champion, her twin daggers glinting ominously in the ghostly light. She crouched low, her eyes tracking the monster's movements, waiting for an opening to strike.

Aurelia and Sera were to the left and right of the beast, their stances defensive yet ready for action. Aurelia's azure flame danced around her hand, casting a blue hue on her stern face while Sera's blood magic gave a deep red glow, her eyes fixed on the champion with an unwavering determination.

We formed a circle around the monstrous entity, each of us focusing on the task at hand, ready to face the horror before us. We were united, prepared to face whatever came our way. The undead champion stood in the middle, seeming to survey us, its hollow eyes glowing ominously. The battle was about to begin.

Q: Do you play any JRPG games?