Infinite Trial from the Giant

If you count it, the Xia Tian team is definitely the first team to step into the entrance of the second-level maze area. After all, Kirito is there. In addition, the five people who make up the team are basically the elites on the front line. Their task processing efficiency and exploration progress are much higher than other teams.

If the theme of the monsters in the first-level maze area is dog-headed men, then the theme of the second-level maze area is undoubtedly minotaur. This theme is even reflected in the structure of the outer tower of the maze area. Before entering the maze area, Xia Tian and others could already see the horn-like objects extending from the outer tower and the cow-shaped relief standing at the door.

"From that bow bull, we will officially enter the Kingdom of Moo." It seems that because the progress is going well, Kirito is willing to act as a tour guide at this time, giving an interesting introduction, and then said seriously: "Although the health of the bull-shaped monsters in the maze area is not more than that of the bow bull of the territory boss, in some aspects, they are more difficult to deal with than the bow bull, so don't take it lightly."

"A bull-shaped monster?" Liz, who was following Kirito, was curious. "So it's the same sub-human monster as the dog-headed man on the first floor?"

"Yeah, but it looks much more intimidating than the kobolds." Kirito nodded.

So, at Kirito's reminder, everyone officially stepped into the maze area on the second floor.

Unlike the first-level maze area which was constructed with stone corridors, the second-level maze area was divided into three passages as soon as one entered. Everyone chose one of them and after walking for a few minutes, they came to a relatively spacious room. As soon as everyone stepped into the room, two rays of light lit up from the center of the room, and then two figures appeared.

"Uh...what is that thing..." Asuna, who was originally following Xia Tian, ​​suddenly stopped, and even subconsciously took a step back, then stood there vigilantly.

Finally, two sturdy and powerful figures appeared in the center of the room. The muscular lines on their bodies were definitely comparable to those of world-class bodybuilders. However, on their necks were not the hearty smiles that bodybuilders usually had, but a bull's head with huge horns, full of wildness and ferocity. Of course, this was not the reason that made Asuna stop. The real reason was that, except for a small piece of rag around its waist, the Minotaur had no clothes on its body.

It must be said that the visual impact that the two minotaurs in front of Asuna brought was definitely far greater than those insect monsters. After all, Asuna did not retreat even when facing insect monsters.

"The style hasn't changed." Loki touched his chin and commented in an appreciative tone.

"Are we going to fight this guy?" Liz also stopped and hid behind Kirito with a red face. In fact, for the well-informed Liz, the naked bull-headed man in front of her was nothing, but considering the impression she had in Kirito's mind, she perfectly showed the same reaction as Asuna.

That’s great, I’d be happy if I didn’t have to do it myself.

Thinking of this, Liz continued to shrink behind Kirito, and continued, "Kirito...Kirito, there are only two of them, why don't you three men deal with them."

"I agree. Dressing like that definitely constitutes sexual harassment." Asuna immediately agreed with Liz's suggestion.

“If the BOSS on the second floor is also dressed like this, you two won’t say that you will leave it all to us, right?” Loki glanced at the two of them and said helplessly.

"Indeed, not to mention the BOSS, this is only the first level. We can't leave it all to the three of us until the BOSS room. Why don't you two work together to deal with one first?" Kirito immediately agreed with Loki's words, and then added: "In fact, you will get used to it after seeing it many times."

However, this unnecessary remark immediately attracted sharp glances from Liz and Asuna. Kirito laughed dryly and stopped talking.

"Let's do this, the three of us will deal with one, and the two of you will deal with one." Seeing that Liz and Asuna did not directly reject Kirito's proposal, Xia Tian decided on the final distribution method, and then took the initiative to rush towards the Minotaur on the left side of the field.

"There's no other way. Let's go too, Asuna." Liz turned her head and said with a helpless sigh.

"Really? In this case, I must teach this guy a lesson." Asuna complained, but her movements were not slow at all. She rushed forward with the rapier in her hand, one step ahead of Liz.

As soon as Xia Tian entered the Minotaur's hatred range, the other party bent its tall body, which was only a head shorter than the Kobold Lord, and then rushed towards Xia Tian.

Xia Tian moved the Lord's Blade hanging behind his waist to his side, grabbed the scabbard with one hand and the handle with the other, and made the starting movement of the sword-drawing skill Tsujikaze. Just after the Minotaur took another step forward, Xia Tian's figure suddenly rushed out from where he was, approaching the opponent first at a speed faster than the Minotaur's charge. Then a cold light flashed across the Minotaur's waist. Xia Tian, ​​who had pulled out the Lord's Blade, had already circled behind the Minotaur. At the same time, the Minotaur's blood volume dropped by one third.

Although there is a speed enhancement value to make up for it, it is really amazing that such a long sword can reach such a fast speed.

Not only Kirito, but the other three were also very surprised by the sword skills Xia Tian displayed, even though it was not the first time for them to see Xia Tian use Tsujikaze. You know, when Xia Tian first put on the Lord's Blade, his sword swinging movements were very stiff, not to mention the use of sword skills, but after a short time, Xia Tian, ​​who could only rely on the system to mechanically use sword skills, now seemed to have completely gotten rid of that restraint.

Is this what they call talent?

Kzar's words at dinner flashed through Loki's mind, but he smiled and stepped forward to meet the Minotaur in front of him who had not yet stopped charging.

Seeing Loki coming towards him, the Minotaur, who had been chopped first, seemed particularly angry. It raised its two-handed hammer high and swung it directly at Loki.

Seeing the Minotaur's attack, Loki had no intention of dodging. He saw a light on his shield, and then he raised the shield to actively meet the Minotaur's two-handed hammer. A loud collision sound resounded throughout the room, and the Minotaur's two-handed hammer was directly knocked away by Loki, revealing a huge flaw. Kirito on the side immediately seized this gap and knocked off another third of the Minotaur's health. Before the Minotaur could adjust its posture, Loki, who had blocked its attack without even taking a step back, had already moved away the shield, stepped forward, and stabbed the glowing blade into the Minotaur's chest.

Loki turned his head away as he watched the Minotaur break into pieces.

"How's it going, Summer?"

I will never hold you back again.